Flag of North Carolina

Facts, history and meaning about the flag of North Carolina

North Carolina's flag is a symbol of pride for its citizens, and its design is rooted in the state's rich history and culture. The flag features a blue field with a white star in the center and two horizontal bars, one red and one white, on either side of the star. The top bar is narrower than the bottom bar, and the red bar sits above the white one. The star represents the state's motto, "Esse Quam Videri" which translates to "To be, rather than to seem" and stands for the qualities of authenticity and sincerity.

The blue color on the flag represents loyalty and patriotism, while the red and white bars signify the valor and purity of the state's citizens. The colors were chosen to reflect the state's role in the American Revolution, where North Carolina's soldiers wore blue uniforms with white trim, and their flag featured a white star on a blue field. The current design of the flag was adopted in 1885, and it has remained unchanged since then.

The North Carolina flag is one of the few state flags in the United States that does not prominently feature the state seal. Instead, it utilizes a simple and distinctive design that is easily recognizable. This design is seen as a symbol of the state's independence and self-reliance, as well as a nod to its rich history as one of the original 13 colonies.

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