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| Name = State of Michigan |
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| Image = Flag of Michigan.svg |
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| Adoption = {{Start date and age|1911|8|1|mf=y}} |
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| Design =A [[Seal of Michigan#Coat of arms of Michigan|state coat of arms]] on a blue field. |
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| Image2 = Flag of the Governor of Michigan.svg |
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| Nickname2 = [[Flags of governors of the U.S. states|Flag]] of the [[governor of Michigan]] |
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| Design2 = [[Seal of Michigan#Coat of arms of Michigan|Coat of arms of Michigan]] on a white field |
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The '''flag of the state of Michigan''' is a [[coat of arms]] set on a dark blue field, as set forth by [[Michigan]] state law.<ref name="MCL 209">[http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(xsplfn311t0tbe45nqbnaibg))/mileg.aspx?page=getObject&objectName=mcl-Act-209-of-1911 Act 209 of 1911 Coat-of-Arms and State Flag] in Michigan Compiled Laws</ref> |
The '''flag of the state of Michigan''' is a [[coat of arms]] set on a dark blue field, as set forth by [[Michigan]] state law.<ref name="MCL 209">[http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(xsplfn311t0tbe45nqbnaibg))/mileg.aspx?page=getObject&objectName=mcl-Act-209-of-1911 Act 209 of 1911 Coat-of-Arms and State Flag] in Michigan Compiled Laws</ref> The [[Governor of Michigan|governor]] has a variant of the flag with a white field instead of blue one.<ref name="MCL 209"/> The state has an official flag month from June 14 through July 14.<ref name=fj/> |
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==Design== |
==Design== |
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The state coat of arms depicts a blue shield, upon which the sun rises over a lake and peninsula, and a man with a raised hand representing peace and holding a long gun representing the fight for state and nation as a frontier state.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://michigan.gov/sos/0%2C1607%2C7-127-1638_8731-22823--%2C00.html|title=History of the Great Seal and Coat of Arms|publisher=[[Michigan Department of State]]}}</ref> |
The state coat of arms depicts a blue shield, upon which the sun rises over a lake and peninsula, and a man with a raised hand, representing peace and holding a long gun, representing the fight for state and nation as a frontier state.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://michigan.gov/sos/0%2C1607%2C7-127-1638_8731-22823--%2C00.html|title=History of the Great Seal and Coat of Arms|publisher=[[Michigan Department of State]]}}</ref> |
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As [[supporter]]s, the elk and moose are derived from the [[Hudson's Bay Company]] coat of arms, and depict great animals of Michigan. The bald eagle represents the United States which formed the state of Michigan from the [[Northwest Territory]].<ref name=netstate>{{cite web|url=http://www.netstate.com/states/symb/flags/mi_flag.htm |
As [[supporter]]s, the elk and moose are derived from the [[Hudson's Bay Company]] coat of arms, and depict great animals of Michigan. The bald eagle represents the United States, which formed the state of Michigan from the [[Northwest Territory]].<ref name="netstate">{{cite web |date=2017-08-29 |title=The Michigan State Flag |url=http://www.netstate.com/states/symb/flags/mi_flag.htm |website=Netstate}}</ref> |
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The design features three [[Latin]] mottos. From top-to-bottom they are: |
The design features three [[Latin]] mottos. From top-to-bottom they are: |
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#On red ribbon: |
#On red ribbon: {{lang|la|[[E Pluribus Unum]]}} ({{gloss|Out of many, one}}), a motto of the United States. |
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#On light blue shield: |
#On light blue shield: {{lang|la|Tuebor}} ({{trans|I will defend}}) |
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#On white ribbon: |
#On white ribbon: {{Lang|la|Si Quæris Peninsulam Amœnam Circumspice}} ({{trans|If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you}}), the official state motto. |
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It is one of |
It is one of nine U.S. state flags to feature an eagle, alongside those of [[Flag of Illinois|Illinois]], [[Flag of Iowa|Iowa]], [[Flag of Missouri|Missouri]], [[Coat of arms of New York|New York]], [[Flag of North Dakota|North Dakota]], [[Flag of Oregon|Oregon]], [[Flag of Pennsylvania|Pennsylvania]] and [[Flag of Wyoming|Wyoming]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The present flag, adopted in 1911, is the third state flag. The first flag featured a portrait of Michigan's first governor, [[Stevens T. Mason]], on one side and the state coat of arms on the other. The first flag is completely lost, and no images of it exist, as far as anyone knows. The second flag, adopted in 1865, displayed the state coat of arms on one side and the United States coat of arms on the other.<ref name="ml">{{cite news |last1=Serba |first1=John |title=The 5 most ridiculous things about Michigan's state flag |url=https://www.mlive.com/entertainment/2017/07/the_5_most_ridiculous_things_a.html |access-date=April 30, 2019 |
The present flag, adopted in 1911, is the third state flag. The first flag featured a portrait of Michigan's first governor, [[Stevens T. Mason]], on one side and the state coat of arms on the other. The first flag is completely lost, and no images of it exist, as far as anyone knows. The second flag, adopted in 1865, displayed the state coat of arms on one side and the United States coat of arms on the other.<ref name="ml">{{cite news |last1=Serba |first1=John |date=July 21, 2017 |title=The 5 most ridiculous things about Michigan's state flag |work=MLive.com |url=https://www.mlive.com/entertainment/2017/07/the_5_most_ridiculous_things_a.html |access-date=April 30, 2019}}</ref> |
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The [[North American Vexillological Association]] |
The [[North American Vexillological Association]], in its 2001 survey of [[Flags of the U.S. states and territories|U.S. state, U.S. territorial]], and [[ListofCanadian flags#Provincial|Canadian provincial flags]] rated the current Michigan flag 59th out of 72 flags evaluated. The survey respondents gave an average score of just 3.46 out of a possible 10 points.<ref name="ml0">{{cite news |last1=Raven |first1=Benjamin |title=Bill proposes design contest for new Michigan flag |url=https://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/2016/11/new_bill_proposes_design_conte.html |access-date=April 30, 2019 |work=Mlive Detroit |publisher=Mlive Media Group |date=November 13, 2016}}</ref> |
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In November 2016, a bill was introduced in the Michigan state legislature by |
In November 2016, a bill was introduced in the Michigan state legislature by Senator [[Steve Bieda|Steven Bieda]] that would have provided for a flag commission to head up a public design contest to change the current state flag,<ref name="ml0"/> but it was ultimately unsuccessful.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.legislature.mi.gov/%28S%28gf2eardsmyh4kmtu4xwkw2em%29%29/mileg.aspx?page=getobject&objectName=2016-SB-1160|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221020021741/http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(305y3zfn1w2fqt2fbuljb22i))/mileg.aspx?page=getObject&objectName=2016-SB-1160|archive-date=2022-10-20|title=Senate Bill 1160 (2016)|publisher=[[Michigan Legislature]]}}</ref> Establishing a flag commission was proposed again in 2021, by Representative [[Andrea Schroeder]]. The measure was referred to committee, where no action was taken on it.<ref>{{cite web|title=House Bill 4567 (2021)| url=https://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(mweo124lgzavds4jixfz1wm2))/mileg.aspx?page=getobject&objectname=2021-HB-4567| publisher=Michigan Legislature| access-date=April 14, 2023}}</ref> In 2023, representative [[Phil Skaggs]] proposed a bill to redesign the state flag, but no action has been taken on it since. |
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==Pledge== |
==Pledge== |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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{{Portal|Michigan}} |
{{Portal|Michigan}} |
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*[[Flags of |
*[[Flags of governors of the U.S. states]] |
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*[[State of Michigan]] |
*[[State of Michigan]] |
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**[[ListofMichigan state symbols]] |
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***[[Great Seal of the State of Michigan]] |
***[[Great Seal of the State of Michigan]] |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[http://www.michigan.gov/ |
*[http://www.michigan.gov/ State of Michigan] |
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**[http://www.michigan.gov/som/0,1607,7-192-29938_30245-90576--,00.html |
**[https://web.archive.org/web/20180211180854/http://www.michigan.gov/som/0,1607,7-192-29938_30245-90576--,00.html "Michigan state flag details and how to buy a flag"] |
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{{US state flags}} |
{{US state flags}} |
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| Use | Civil and state flag    |
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| Proportion | 2:3 |
| Adopted | August 1, 1911; 112 years ago (1911-08-01) |
| Design | Astate coat of arms on a blue field. |
| Flag of the governor of Michigan | |
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| Use | Flag of the governor of Michigan |
| Adopted | August 1, 1911; 112 years ago (1911-08-01) |
| Design | Coat of arms of Michigan on a white field |
The flag of the state of Michigan is a coat of arms set on a dark blue field, as set forth by Michigan state law.[1] The governor has a variant of the flag with a white field instead of blue one.[1] The state has an official flag month from June 14 through July 14.[2]
The state coat of arms depicts a blue shield, upon which the sun rises over a lake and peninsula, and a man with a raised hand, representing peace and holding a long gun, representing the fight for state and nation as a frontier state.[3]
Assupporters, the elk and moose are derived from the Hudson's Bay Company coat of arms, and depict great animals of Michigan. The bald eagle represents the United States, which formed the state of Michigan from the Northwest Territory.[4]
The design features three Latin mottos. From top-to-bottom they are:
It is one of nine U.S. state flags to feature an eagle, alongside those of Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania and Wyoming.
The present flag, adopted in 1911, is the third state flag. The first flag featured a portrait of Michigan's first governor, Stevens T. Mason, on one side and the state coat of arms on the other. The first flag is completely lost, and no images of it exist, as far as anyone knows. The second flag, adopted in 1865, displayed the state coat of arms on one side and the United States coat of arms on the other.[5]
The North American Vexillological Association, in its 2001 survey of U.S. state, U.S. territorial, and Canadian provincial flags rated the current Michigan flag 59th out of 72 flags evaluated. The survey respondents gave an average score of just 3.46 out of a possible 10 points.[6]
In November 2016, a bill was introduced in the Michigan state legislature by Senator Steven Bieda that would have provided for a flag commission to head up a public design contest to change the current state flag,[6] but it was ultimately unsuccessful.[7] Establishing a flag commission was proposed again in 2021, by Representative Andrea Schroeder. The measure was referred to committee, where no action was taken on it.[8] In 2023, representative Phil Skaggs proposed a bill to redesign the state flag, but no action has been taken on it since.
Michigan's pledge of allegiance to the state flag was written by Harold G. Coburn and was officially adopted in 1972.[2]
I pledge allegiance to the flag of Michigan, and to the state for which it stands, two beautiful peninsulas united by a bridge of steel, where equal opportunity and justice to all is our ideal.
