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The flag of North Caroline is sometimes referred to as the North Star. The flag preceding the current one flipped the red and blue colors and featured a larger prominent white star.
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Flag Adoption:
June 24, 1991
Symbols & Colors
- Blue: Justice & perseverance
- Red: Hardiness & valor
- White: Purity & innocence
Other Facts
The May 1775 date refers to the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, when the residents of the county allegedly declared independence from Great Britain, preceding the Declaration of Independence. The April 1776 date is for the Halifax Resolves, the resolution that was the first official call to action for the colonies separate from Great Britain.