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New Hampshire (NH) State Flag
The 9th state, admitted 1788

Although the design of New Hampshire's flag has been in use since 1784, it was officially adopted in 1909, with minor modifications made in 1931. At the center of the flag is the state seal, which features a rising sun behind the Raleigh, a ship commissioned during the Revolutionary War. The ship is encircled by a laurel wreath, a symbol of honor, victory, and fame. Nine stars within the wreath represent New Hampshire as the ninth state to join the Union. The water beneath the ship symbolizes the harbor of Portsmouth, while the granite rock in the lower left corner reflects the state's rugged landscape and the resilience of its people. This connection to granite also ties into New Hampshire's nickname, "The Granite State."

New Hampshire State Flag Adopted: 1909

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