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Oregon State Flag
The flag of Oregon is
the only state flag with different pictures on each side. On the reverse
appears a beaver the state animal. Both sides have a field of navy blue with
design in gold. The front picture includes a heart shaped shield with an eagle
on top, surrounded by thirty-three stars. ( The number of states in 1859. ) The
scene on the shield shows the sun setting over the Pacific Ocean, mountains,
forests and a covered wagon. A plow, wheat and pickax represent farming and
mining. Of the two ships: The one leaving is a British ship and the one
arriving is a United States ship representing trade. The eagle represents the
United States. On a banner are the words "The Union" representing
support for the United States. Finally the flag is emblazoned with the words
"State of Oregon" above the picture and the date of statehood
"1859" below.
Oregon was the 33rd state admitted to the union on 2/14/1859.
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