Hawaii
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| Hawaii was once an independent kingdom. (1810 - 1893) The flag was
designed at the request of King Kamehameha I. It has eight stripes of white,
red and blue that represent the eight main islands. The flag of Great Britain
is emblazoned in the upper left corner to honor Hawaii's friendship with
the British. The combination of the stripes of the United States flag and
the Union Jack of Great Britain is said to have pleased the merchant shippers
of both nations. Flag adopted for official state use in 1959. |
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