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The state flag of South Dakota features the great seal on a blazing sun in the center against a field of sky blue. The words "South Dakota" appear above the seal and the official state nickname appears below; "The Mount Rushmore State." South Dakota flags that are designed for indoor and display use have a golden fringe on three sides. All State Flags

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Tennessee first became a state and joined the Union on June 1st, 1796. However, over a century would pass before the state would adopt an official flag. Finally, in 1905, the state of Tennessee adopted an official flag for their state. The flag was designed by Leroy Reeves, who was a captain in the Third Regiment of the Tennessee Infantry. Reeves described his design as, "The three stars are of pure white, representing the three grand divisions of the state. They are bound together by the endless circle of the blue field, the symbol being three bound together in one - an indissoluble trinity. The large field is crimson. The final blue bar relieves the sameness of the crimson field and prevents the flag from showing too much crimson when hanging limp. The white edgings contrast more strongly the other colors." The "three grand divisions" that Reeves mentions are the three differing geographical areas of Tennessee: the mountains in the East of Tennessee, the highlands in the middle of Tennessee, and the lowlands in the West of Tennessee. Tennessee State legislature approved of the design, and the flag was officially adopted on April 17th, 1905. The flag design has not been changed since 1905, and Reeves's design still flies all over the land of Tennessee today.

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The official pledge to the state flag is: "I pledge loyalty and support to the flag and state of South Dakota, land of sunshine, land of infinite variety."

The symbols on the great seal of South Dakota represent the state's commerce, industry, and natural resources. "Under God the People Rule" (South Dakota's state motto) appears at the top of the inner circle, which has a background of sky and hills. In the foreground, a steam ship navigates a river running through agricultural and industrial land. The outer circle of the seal bears the words "State of South Dakota," "Great Seal," and "1889" (the year South Dakota became a state).

U.S. Flag Store's Tennessee State Flag is printed in America on Nylon flag fabric. Since this flag is made in America, U.S. Flag Store is able to ensure that the complex State emblems are printed with accuracy, sharp detail and bright colors. This outdoor Tennessee State Flag is finished with the same high quality materials as all of U.S. Flag Store's US flags, and is extremely durable and long lasting.

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Flag of South Dakota features the state seal and state nickname (Mount Rushmore State); public domain image on Wikipedia.

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Flag of South Dakota features the state seal and state nickname (Mount Rushmore State); public domain image on Wikipedia.