You might think Americans wouldn't care much about what's on their state flags. But studying state identities has taught me ...

Massachusetts state officials announced that they are seeking public's input for the state's new seal, flag and motto.

Year of North Carolina'. In an effort to celebrate the state's character, lawmakers decided to celebrate all existing state ...

ticking off numerous official state symbols and songs that New Mexico has adopted over the years. “The question should not be how many more symbols we can collect — but whether we are meeting ...

naming many of the official state symbols and songs that New Mexico has adopted over the years. “The question should not be how many more symbols we can collect — but whether we are meeting ...

What do Pennsylvania, Illinois, Nebraska, Mississippi, Michigan, Utah, Minnesota, Maine, South Carolina and Massachusetts — ...

When Mississippians revised their flag, they chose the symbolism of the state flower — magnolia —to replace a design that included the Confederate flag. (Rogelio V. Solis / Associated Press ) ...