Oklahoma, flag of

Oklahoma, flag of

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      U.S. state flag consisting of a blue field (background) with a bison-hide shield, an olive branch, and a calumet (Native American peace pipe) above the name of the state in white lettering.

       Oklahoma adopted its first state flag in 1911. The red background of the flag referred to the Native American population, and its central white-and-blue star and number 46 represented Oklahoma's admission to the Union as the 46th state. Some citizens, notably the adjutant general of the state, opposed that flag after World War I because of its resemblance to communist banners.

      A new flag was adopted on April 2, 1925. It consisted of a blue field bearing the traditional bison-hide shield of the Osage Indians. The artist Louise Funk Fluke developed the flag based on a suggestion made by Joseph Thoburn of the Oklahoma Historical Society. The blue background of Fluke's design symbolized loyalty and devotion, and the shield suggested the defense of the state. The shield bore small crosses, which stood for stars (as is common in Native American art), and the olive branch and calumet were included as emblems of peace for whites and Native Americans, respectively.

      On May 9, 1941, the name of the state was added to the background of the original flag. The legislature of Oklahoma made clear specifications for the colour shades of the flag on November 1, 1988.

Whitney Smith
 

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