The American flag is one of the most important symbols of the United States.
Rules of etiquette concerning the flag should be followed by all citizens.
The Pledge of Allegiance is a promise that one will be loyal to the United States.
The Flag Code is a list of instructions on how the American flag should and should not be handled.
“The Star-Spangled Banner” is the national anthem of the United States.
Francis Scott Key wrote “The Star-Spangled Banner” after a battle with the British in 1814.
Citizens should follow proper etiquette when saying the Pledge of Allegiance, when “The Star-Spangled Banner” is sung or played, and when the American flag is presented or goes by in a parade.
The North Dakota Legislative Assembly has adopted official symbols throughout the history of the state.
The Great Seal of North Dakota is owned by the state and may only be used by permission of the Secretary of State.
North Dakota’s motto refers to our free nation which cannot be divided.
The North Dakota coat of arms may only be used by the Governor, the National Guard, North Dakota veterans’ organizations, and certain state government departments.
The Nokota horse is the honorary equine of North Dakota.
The state song is the “North Dakota Hymn.”
For many years, North Dakota was known as “The Flickertail State,” but that nickname was not officially adopted by the Legislative Assembly.
North Dakota got its official nickname from the International Peace Garden which is located partly in North Dakota and partly in Canada.
The Legislative Assembly rejected a bill to change the state’s nickname to the “Rough Rider State.”
