Flag and seal of Illinois

Flag of Illinois

The flag of Illinois consists of the Seal of Illinois against a white background. The current version of the flag was adopted on June 27, 1969, and it was designed by Sharon Tyndale. The flag is a symbol of the state and represents its history and heritage.

Design

The flag features the Seal of Illinois, which includes an eagle holding a banner in its beak. The banner contains the state motto: "State Sovereignty, National Union." The eagle stands on a rock with the dates 1818 and 1868 inscribed, representing the year Illinois became a state and the year the current seal was designed, respectively. The word "Illinois" is displayed below the seal in blue letters.

History

The first official flag of Illinois was adopted in 1915, following a design competition won by Lucy Derwent. The original flag also featured the state seal but lacked the word "Illinois," which was added in the 1969 redesign to ensure the flag's identity was clear.

Seal of Illinois

The Seal of Illinois was first adopted in 1819, one year after Illinois became a state. The current seal, designed by Sharon Tyndale in 1868, features an eagle holding a banner with the state motto. The seal is used on official documents and the state flag.

Symbolism

The elements of the seal and flag are rich in symbolism. The eagle represents the United States, while the banner with the state motto emphasizes the balance between state sovereignty and national unity. The dates 1818 and 1868 mark significant years in Illinois' history.

Related Pages

• Illinois
• Seal of Illinois
• Symbols of Illinois
• Flags of the U.S. states and territories

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