Flag of California - Wikipedia
WEBThe contemporary state flag is white with a wide red strip along the bottom. There is a red star in the upper left corner and a grizzly bear facing left (toward the hoist) in the center, walking on a patch of green grass. The size of the bear is ⅔ the size of the hoist width and has a ratio of 2 by 1.
Flag of California | Meaning, Colors, Bear Emblem & History
WEBU.S. state flag consisting of a white field (background) with a grizzly bear above the words “California Republic” and a red stripe; in the upper hoist corner is a single red star.
Flag of California - State Symbols USA
WEBSymbols on California's Flag. The once common California grizzly bear (also the official state animal) portrays strength; the star represents sovereignty; the red color signifies courage; and the white background stands for purity.
State Symbols - California State Library
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Flag - California State Capitol Museum
WEBThe California State Flag, also known unofficially as the “Bear Flag,” is the oldest unofficial State Symbol. Though it came into existence during the short-lived Bear Flag Revolt in the spring of 1846, it was not officially adopted as California’s official State Flag until 1911.
California | Flag, Facts, Maps, Capital, Cities, & Destinations
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State Symbols - California State Capitol Museum
WEBFind out more about the history of the emblems and state symbols that represent California. Learn about the symbols while having fun playing the State Symbols Memory Game.
STATE SYMBOLS - California State Capitol Museum
WEBThe current California State Flag is derived from the “Bear Flag,” the oldest unofficial state symbol. The banner was the product of the short-lived 1846 Bear Flag Revolt in Sonoma when California became an independent country for a month.
What Do the Symbols on the California Flag Mean? History!
WEBDec 9, 2023 · The California flag showcases a red star, a grizzly bear, and a California Republic banner, each representing significant elements in the state’s history. The bear signifies strength and protection, while the star represents sovereignty.
The History of the California State Flag
WEBIts basic standardized elements were a red star and stripe taken from our nation’s flag; the grizzly bear, which had come to symbolize the Golden State over the years; and the legend “California Republic” that repeated the wording (minus …