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The Seal of Nebraska: 1867 Flower: Goldenrod (Solidago gigantea) [1] 1895 Poet laureate: John Neihardt: 1921 Flag: A blue background with the seal of Nebraska superimposed on the center. 1925 Bird: Western meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta) 1929 Nickname: Cornhusker State 1945 Symbol: A covered wagon pulled by a pair of oxen. 1963 Slogan
The Great Seal of the State of Nebraska was adopted by the Nebraska legislature on June 15, 1867. It depicts a blacksmith working at an anvil along with various other symbols related to Nebraska during the early days of its statehood. Nebraska state historical coat of arms (illustrated, 1876)
Pages in category "Symbols of Nebraska" The following 12 pages are in this category, out of 12 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
The flag of the state of Nebraska is a blue rectangular cloth charged with a variation of the Nebraskan state seal.The current design was commissioned in 1925, when the Nebraska legislature passed a bill stating that the flag would consist of the state seal in gold and silver on a field of blue.
^ Colorado is the only state whose geological symbols reflect the national flag's colors: red (rhodochrosite), white (yule marble), and blue (aquamarine). ^ Florida's state gem, moonstone, was adopted to highlight Florida's role in the United States' Lunar program, which landed the first astronauts on the Moon. [81]
U.S. states, districts, and territories have representative symbols that are recognized by their state legislatures, territorial legislatures, or tradition.Some, such as flags, seals, and birds have been created or chosen by all U.S. polities, while others, such as state crustaceans, state mushrooms, and state toys have been chosen by only a few.
State federal district or territory Common name Scientific name Image Year Alabama: Camellia (state flower) Camellia japonica: 1959 (clarified 1999) [1] Oak-leaf hydrangea
Eureka, the motto of California on its state seal Nil sine numine, the motto of Colorado on its state seal Ua Mau ke Ea o ka ʻĀina i ka Pono, the motto of Hawaii on its state quarter Crossroads of America, the motto of Indiana on its state quarter Ad astra per aspera, the motto of Kansas on its state seal Live Free or Die, the motto of New Hampshire on its state quarter Labor omnia vincit ...