The first North Carolina state flag in history was heavily inspired by the first Confederate States of America flag. This flag didn't have the blue X-shape of later Confederate flags.

BISMARCK — After a decisive public contest, North Dakota has a state icon. The State Department of Commerce unveiled the icon Thursday, May 1. It features a sunset, the Badlands and green ...

After a decisive public contest, North Dakota has a state icon. The State Department of Commerce unveiled the icon on Thursday. It features a sunset, the Badlands and green landscape inside the ...