Michigan

Michigan
Country	United States
Adopted	August 1, 1911 (modified on 21 May 2022)
Designed by	Michigan State Legislature?
Proportions	2:3

The flag of the United States state of Michigan is blue with the Michigan coat of arms in the center of the flag.

Symbolism

The coat of arms represents Michigan. The blue background does not have any symbolism.
The elk and the moose are two symbolic mammals of Michigan.
The water on the shield represents the fact that Michigan is the Great Lakes State.
Tuebor means "I will defend" in Latin.
Si quaeris peninsulam amoenam, circumspice means "If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you" in Latin.

History

Michigan
(1911-2022)

Michigan
(2022-present)

Nicknames

• Tuebor
• Circumspice