Arizona State Flag - Official Design, Symbolism, and History #1738237 (License: Personal Use)

The Arizona state flag consists of 13 alternating red and yellow rays representing the original 13 colonies and the state’s stunning sunsets, with a large copper-colored star centered on a blue field-symbolizing Arizona’s status as the 48th state and its rich copper industry. The blue lower half echoes the U.S. flag’s canton, reinforcing loyalty to the Union. Officially adopted on February 27, 1917, it remains one of the most distinctive state flags in the nation.

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