Arizona State Flag - Symbol of the Grand Canyon State #1738243 (License: Personal Use)

The Arizona state flag displays 13 alternating red and yellow rays symbolizing the sun’s rays and the original 13 colonies, with a copper-colored star at the center representing Arizona’s rich copper industry. The lower half is solid blue, honoring the U.S. flag and symbolizing liberty and vigilance. Designed by Charles W. Harris, it was officially adopted in 1917 and remains one of the most distinctive state flags in the U.S.

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