The State Flag of California

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The flag of California originated in the flag of the California Republic, also called the Bear Flag Republic. This 'republic' was the result of a revolt by settlers from the United States on June 14, 1846, in the town of Sonoma against the authorities of the Mexican province of California and encouraged by the US military. The Republic lasted less than a month but eventually became the present-day state of California. The first official version of the Bear Flag was adopted by the California ...

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