Michigan Flag History

Adopted: June 26, 1911

Michigan Flag Design: Coat of arms of Michigan on a blue field

The Michigan flag was first unfurled at the laying of the cornerstone at the monument of the Soldiers’ National Cemetery at Gettysburg on the Fourth of July, 1865.

By Act 209 of 1911, the State of Michigan flag was adopted with a simple phrase, “The State Flag shall be blue charged with the arms of the state.”

The state flag-Michigan’s third since becoming a state in 1837-features the coat of arms showing an eagle holding an olive branch and arrows. An elk and a moose support a shield displaying a man standing on a grassy peninsula. The following mottos appear on the coat of arms: E Pluribus Unum (From Many, One), Tuebor (I Will Defend), and Si Quaeris Peninsulam Amoenam Circumspice (If you Seek a Pleasant Peninsula, Look About You).

Michigan’s State Motto:

    “Si Quaeris Peninsulam Amoenam Circumspice”

    “If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you.”

This statement holds many truths. Michigan is a land of great splendors. Full of natural beauty, historical importance, and citizens full of hope and energy as we enter into a new millennium. Michigan is also a place of economic opportunities, with Michigan gaining recognition as being the state with the newest plants or expansion projects for the third year in a row. So, relocating or starting a business in Michigan is a smart choice.

Michigan’s pledge of allegiance to the state flag was written by Harold G. Coburn and was officially adopted as Public Act 165 of 1972.

 

NOT ALL MICHIGAN STATE FLAGS ARE THE SAME!

HERE’S WHY…

Extra care is taken in making these flags. Flag designs are researched to ensure that they are authentic and current. We use sturdy fabrics, allowing the flags to be flown outdoors, indoors, or carried in parades.

Constructed with 100% Heavy Duty Nylon (digital dyed) ★ Beautiful, brilliant colors ★ Resistant to wear and tear of sun & rain ★ Complete with heavy canvas heading & brass grommets to meet the most demanding commercial and residential uses.

• All outdoor flags are finished with heavy-duty thread, polyester heading, brass grommets, and four needle fly hem
• State flags constructed to precise specifications
• Flies in the slightest breeze
• Proudly Made In The USA
• Beautiful Presentation – This Michigan Flag makes an excellent gift for friends, parents, or to PROUDLY display on your HOME or OFFICE.

 
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Our most popular and versatile outdoor Michigan flag, USA Flag Co. flags offer the optimum combination of elegance and durability for every purpose. The 100% nylon material provides a rich, lustrous appearance. Our flags have superb wearing strength due to the material’s superior strength-to-weight ratio and will fly in the slightest breeze. State flags are finished with strong, polyester canvas headings and spurred brass grommets, and four needle fly hem. The result is a flag that will be flown with pride year after year.

SOLAR SHIELD

• Rich, Vivid Colors
• Durable
• Fire-Resistant
• Mothproof
• Mildew Resistant
• Sheds Water
• Lightweight for Flyability

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Reference:

Act 209 of 1911 Coat-of-Arms and Michigan State Flag in Michigan Compiled Laws