Ohio
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Ohio's state flag was adopted in 1902. The Ohio burgee, as the swallowtail
design is properly called, was designed by John Eisemann. The large blue
triangle represents Ohio's hills and valleys, and the stripes represent
roads and waterways. The 13 stars grouped about the circle represent the
original states of the union; the 4 stars added to the peak of the triangle
symbolize that Ohio was the 17th state admitted to the union. The white
circle with its red center not only represents the "O" in Ohio, but also
suggests Ohio's famous nickname, "The Buckeye State."
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