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The two dates of 1818 & 1868 signify the year that Illinois attained statehood and of the seal's redesign by the then Secretary of State Sharon Tyndale, respectively.
ILFlag Adoption: September 17, 1969Motto
State Sovereignty, National Union
Symbols & Colors
- Eagle: United States
- Shield: Original 13 states
- Grass: Expansive prairies
Other Facts
Post Civil War, Secretary Tyndale also wanted to reverse the motto to be "Nation Union, State Sovereignty," but the legislature refused to accept the change. Still the flag's designer, he reflected his preference by positioning the first half of the motto lower and flipping "Sovereignty" upside-down.
Flag Facts for Illinois