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1. www.britannica.com › topic › flag-of-New-YorkFlag of New York State | Meaning, Colors & Facts | Britannica

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   flag of New York. U.S. state flag consisting of a dark blue field (background) with a central coat of arms. The arms feature a sun symbol, two supporters, and the motto “Excelsior” (“Ever upward”) on a ribbon. The scene depicted under the sun in the coat of arms is a view of the Hudson River.

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Schar_School_of_Policy_andSchar School of Policy and Government - Wikipedia

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   The Schar School of Policy and Government (SSPG and formerly the George Mason University School of Policy, Government, and International Affairs or SPGIA) is the public policy school of George Mason University, a public research university in the Commonwealth of Virginia near Washington, D.C.

3. www.crwflags.com › fotw › FlagsNew York (U.S.) - CRW Flags

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   Aug 21, 2021 · New York state flag, 1896-1901 (reconstruction) image by Clay Moss, 15 February 2009. On April 8, 1896, the New York state legislature adopted a law making the coat of arms on a buff field the official state flag (reconstructed image attached).

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_New_York_state_symbolsList of New York state symbols - Wikipedia

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   The symbols are recognized by these laws and were signed into law by the governor of New York. The oldest symbols, the state flag and the state arms, were adopted in 1778. The most recent addition to the list, yogurt, was added in 2014. The origin of the state motto dates back to 1784.

5. www.netstate.com › states › symbNew York State Flag - About the New York Flag, its adoption ...

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   The New York State Flag. A modern version of a Revolutionary War flag, today's New York State flag displays the State Coat of Arms, adopted in 1778, and centered on a dark blue field. [

6. the50unitedstates.com › state-flags › new-yorkNew York State Flag | The 50 United States: US State ...

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   The official State Flag of New York. The state of New York flag showcases the coat of arms on a blue background, while the state seal encircles the coat of arms with the words "The Great Seal of the State of New York.

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   Does New York have a star on its flag?

   • One of the original 13 colonies, New York is represented by a star and a stripe on the 13 star U.S. flags. New York State Consolidated Laws Chapter 57, Article 6 Section 70. Description of the arms of the state and the state flag.

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   Why is the New York state flag on a buff field?

   • Joe McMillan, 14 March 2004 On April 8, 1896, the New York state legislature adopted a law making the coat of arms on a buff field the official state flag (reconstructed image attached). The buff field was chosen because Major Asa Gardiner, the main proponent of the flag, argued that it should be of the facing color of uniform worn by troops.

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   When did New York adopt the state flag?

   • Officially Adopted: April 1, 1901 The official state flag of New York was adopted in 1901. Emblazoned on a dark blue field is the state coat of arms, which was officially adopted by New York in 1778. The flag’s design features the goddess Liberty holding a pole with a Liberty Cap on top. Liberty stands for freedom.

   New York State Flag – 50states

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   What does the New York state flag look like?

   • A modern version of a Revolutionary War flag, today's New York State flag displays the State Coat of Arms, adopted in 1778, and centered on a dark blue field. The shield depicts a cloudless sky with a rising sun behind three mountains, the highlands of the Hudson River.

   New York State Flag - About the New York Flag, its adoption and history

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   Why did the New York state flag change from buff to blue?

   • However, the buff flag was unpopular, since the actual and more familiar custom at the time was for military flags to be blue with the coat of arms, as they had been for New York troops during and before the Civil War. Thus, the legislature changed the field from buff to blue by a law enacted on April 2, 1901.

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   Why was the Schar School renamed?

   • In May 2016, the school was renamed the Schar School of Policy and Government in recognition of a $10 million gift from businessman and philanthropist Dwight Schar. In 2016, the Schar School announced it would partner with The Washington Post to conduct political polling.

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8. www.50states.com › flag › nyflagNew York State Flag – 50states

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   The official state flag of New York features the New York Coat of Arms on a deep blue background. Learn about the flag's history and what the symbols on the New York flag represents.