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Virginia: Meaning and History

Embroidered flag patch — Virginia

The allegory of virtue standing on a defeated tyrant, symbolizing freedom, justice, and the rejection of oppression. The motto ‘Thus always end tyrants’ is written in Latin.

History of the flag

This flag was adopted in 1861, when the state seceded. It shows the allegorical figure of ‘Virtus’ (virtue).

The seal and its motto were chosen in 1776 by a committee chaired by George Mason, nicknamed the ‘Father of the Bill of Rights’.

What do the elements of the flag mean?

  • Blue symbolizes justice, loyalty, and strength.

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