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District of Columbia
The DC flag is based on the coat of arms of George Washington's family, the symbology which goes back as far as twelfth century England.
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Flag Adoption:
October 15, 1938
Symbols & Colors
- 3 Stars: 3 commissioners
- 2 Stripes: Senate & House of Reps.
- White: Innocence of the people
Other Facts
In vexillology and heraldry, stars such as those seen on this flag ar called "mullets;" any form of a star with straight-edged radiating points. The three stars on this flag may represent three early commissioners who ran the district.