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Flag of New York

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New York

United States, New York

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Adopted: 1858

The flag features the state seal centered on a blue field, depicting an eagle perched above a shield with a rising sun and two supporting figures representing Liberty and Justice.

Flag fun fact: New York's flag seal includes an eagle that faces left, which is unusual in American heraldry and symbolizes the state's independent spirit.

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Design elements

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Flag family: None

Context

Parent country:Flag of United StatesUnited States

Government type: State

Capital city: Albany

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