California Republic Flag - Official State Symbol & Historical Meaning #3421793 (License: Personal Use)

This image displays the official flag of the California Republic, adopted in 1911 and rooted in the 1846 Bear Flag Revolt. It features a walking California grizzly bear on a patch of green grass, a single red star in the upper left corner, and the words “CALIFORNIA REPUBLIC” in bold brown letters beneath-set against a black field. Though the original grizzly is extinct in California, the bear remains a powerful emblem of strength and sovereignty.

Used on government websites, educational resources, historical exhibits, and civic pages to represent California’s identity; matches user intent for learning about state symbols, history, or designing patriotic content.