| What is the design of the Arkansas state flag? |
| | What does it look like? The design is a red background (field) containing a large blue-bordered white diamond. The blue border is decorated with 25 white stars. The white diamond is decorated with 4 blue stars |
| What do the stars mean or symbolize? |
| | According to the ancient laws of heraldry a star symbolizes honor, achievement and hope. |
| | The 25 white stars symbolize Arkansas being the 25th state to be admitted into the union |
| | The top blue star represents the Confederate States of America, which Arkansas joined in secession. |
| | The 3 blue stars under the name 'ARKANSAS' has several meanings: |
| | | They represent the 3 nations to which Arkansas has belonged (Spain, France and America |
| | | They represent that Arkansas was the 3rd state, after Louisiana and Missouri, formed from the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 |
| What does the diamond shape mean or symbolize? |
| | The diamond shape represents Arkansas' status as "the only diamond-bearing state in the Union". |
| | Arkansas, Wyoming and Colorado now have a verifiable source of diamonds in the US but there is only one mine - the Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro. |
| What is the official description as detailed in the legislature? |
| | "the diamond represents Arkansas' status as "the only diamond-bearing state in the Union" |
| What are the colors and what do the colors mean, or symbolize, in heraldry? |
| | The color red is a symbol of hardiness, bravery, strength & valor |
| | The color blue symbolizes vigilance, truth and loyalty, perseverance & justice |
| | The color white is a symbol of peace and honesty |
| | The American combination of red, white and blue symbolizes revolution and freedom |
| What is the shape and flag ratio? The 'Hoist' is the width and the 'Fly' is the length. |
| | The ratio is 2:3 meaning it is 2 units tall for every 3 units wide. |
| Who designed the Arkansas State Flag? |
| | The name of the designer was Willie Kavanaugh Hocker of the town of Wabbaseka in Jefferson County, Arkansas |
| | He entered a competition to design the flag in 1912. The ensign design submission by Willie Hocker beat 65 other entrants. |
| What is the history of the Arkansas State Flag? |
| | The design by Willie Hocker originally displayed 3 blue stars in a row |
| | The design was modified by the legislature in 1913 to display 1 star at the top and 2 beneath |
| | A 4th star was added in 1923 |
| | In 1924 the flag was modified to display the Confederate star above "ARKANSAS" |
| | | | | Hocker Design | 1913 Design | 1923 Design | 1924 Design |
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| When was the Arkansas State Flag officially adopted by the state's legislature? (Most US flags were designed in 19th & 20th centuries) |
| | It was adopted by the legislature on February 26, 1913 |
| What is the Pledge of Allegiance and Salute? |
| | The Pledge of Allegiance is as follows: "I salute the Arkansas Flag with its diamond and stars. We pledge our loyalty to thee" |
| | The salute should be made by standing at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. |
| The Arkansas flag is kept and used as required by the code specified in the constitution of the state. |