Flag and seal of Illinois
Official flag and seal of the U.S. state of Illinois
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
This U.S. state-related article is a stub. You can help WikiMD by expanding it.
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
