Flag of Alaska

Flag of Alaska

Construction sheet: Flag of Alaska
Construction sheet

Description

  • Designed by 13-year-old Benny Benson in 1927, featuring the Big Dipper and Polaris (North Star) in gold on a dark blue field
  • Construction: a dark blue field bearing eight gold five-pointed stars — seven forming the Big Dipper constellation and one (larger) representing Polaris, the North Star

Trivia

  • Alaska's flag features the Big Dipper and Polaris (North Star), representing the state's northern location
  • The constellation and star were chosen for their navigation significance to Alaska
  • Alaska adopted this flag in 1927; the design emphasizes the state's unique geography

Flag of Alaska

Designed by 13-year-old Benny Benson in 1927, featuring the Big Dipper and Polaris (North Star) in gold on a dark blue field.

Alaska's flag features the Big Dipper and Polaris (North Star), representing the state's northern location. The constellation and star were chosen for their navigation significance to Alaska. Alaska adopted this flag in 1927; the design emphasizes the state's unique geography.

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