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Missouri
It took almost 100 years after the inception of the state for it to finally and formally adopt a flag.
MO
Flag Adoption:
March 22, 1913
Motto
Salus Populi Suprema Lex Esto – Let the good of the people be the supreme law
Symbols & Colors
- Red, White, & Blue: The U.S. flag
- 24 stars: 24th state in the union
- Crescent: Increasing people & wealth
- Bears: Bravery & strength
- Knight helmet: State sovereignty