Massachusetts State Flag MA
The 6th state,
admitted 1788
Massachusetts MA state flag first had a flag that had a different design on each side.
In 1971, the Massachusetts state flag was changed and only depicts the original front design. It is a of
a Native American on a blue shield. He is holding a bow in one hand and an arrow in
the other, pointed down to symbolize peace. A crest above the shield shows an arm
bent at the elbow, hand holding a sword. This illustrates the
Massachusetts state motto, "By
the sword we seek peace, but peace only under liberty."
Massachusetts State Flag Adopted: 1971 |
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