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In 2001, the North American Vexillological Association surveyed its members on the designs of the 72 U.S. state, U.S. territorial, and Canadian provincial flags and ranked the flag of California 13th out of 50 U.S. states, and the best flag that contains words, specifically the state's name.
In the Bear Flag Revolt of 1846, which occurred during the Mexican-American War, a group of American settlers in what was then the Mexican-ruled territory of California proclaimed independence and hoisted the original Bear Flag (June 14, 1846).
1911-1952. For over 50-years California was flag-less, without an official state emblem. By the turn of the 20th Century, many in the Golden State began to advocate for an official state flag. The Native Sons of the Golden West lobbied the California Legislature to use their marching banner as the basis for an official flag.
The original flag featured a red stripe, a star, and a crude drawing of a bear. Its design was inspired by the Texan Lone Star flag. The revolt lasted less than a month before California became part of the United States, but the bear symbol on the flag remained and evolved over time.
Sep 9, 2020 · Following the Bear Flag Revolt of 1846, California existed as an independent nation—for 25 days.
May 26, 2003 · One curious historical oddity distinguishes California from Texas, however: the design used for California's state flag was the result of a rather large (and embarrassing) mistake.
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May 17, 2024 · The California state flag, known as the “Bear Flag,” is a unique symbol that represents the state’s history and spirit. It features a grizzly bear, a red star, and a bold red stripe.
