California
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| Historic Bear Flag raised at Sonoma on June 14, 1846, by a group of
American settlers in revolt against Mexican rule. The flag was designed
by William Todd on a piece of new unbleached cotton. The star imitated
the lone star of Texas. A grizzly bear represented the many bears seen
in the state. The word, "California Republic" was placed beneath the star
and bear. It was adopted by the 1911 State Legislature as the State Flag. |
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