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The flag of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, a U.S. state, was adopted by the Kentucky General Assembly on March 26, 1918. It features a navy blue field with the Commonwealth's seal at its center, the words "Commonwealth of Kentucky" above, and sprigs of goldenrod, the state flower, below. The seal depicts a pioneer and a statesman embracing, symbolizing the unity of frontiersmen and statesmen; while popular legend identifies them as Daniel Boone and Henry Clay, the official interpretation is that they represent all such figures collectively.
The Seal of the Commonwealth of Kentucky was adopted in December 1792. Since that time, it has undergone several revisions. The current seal depicts two men, one in buckskin, and the other in more formal dress. The men are facing each other and clasping hands. The outer ring of the seal is adorned with the words "Commonwealth of Kentucky", and within the inner circle is the state motto "United we stand, divided we fall." The official colors of the seal are blue and gold. A version of the seal appears on the flag of Kentucky.
Kentucky is one of the 50 states of the United States of America. Each US state has its own official seal, flag, motto, and a range of state symbols including a state bird, flower, and tree.
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