Hawaii State Flag - History, Design, and Symbolism #1207664 (License: Personal Use)

The Hawaii state flag features the Union Jack in the upper left canton, a legacy of historical ties with Great Britain, and eight horizontal stripes-alternating white, red, and blue-representing the eight major islands. Its distinctive design makes it the only U.S. state flag with a foreign national flag element. The flag was officially adopted in 1845 under King Kamehameha III and remains unchanged today.

Used on government websites, educational resources, travel guides, and cultural exhibits to represent Hawaii’s sovereignty and heritage; matches user intent for learning about state symbols, history, or preparing travel content.