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Illinois: Meaning and History

The eagle is positioned near a shield bearing the national colors.

The rising sun symbolizes a promising future.

The dates, 1818 and 1868, indicate the year of entry into the Union and the year in which the seal was redesigned. The white color symbolizes peace.

History of the flag

The flag of Illinois, adopted in 1915 and modified in 1970, depicts a bald eagle holding a banner with the motto ‘State Sovereignty, National Union’ symbolizing the duality between state autonomy and national unity.

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