Louisiana

The flag of Louisiana is blue with the emblem from the state seal of Louisiana, a mother pelican feeding its young, just above the center of the flag. Below this emblem is a stylized white banner with the words "Union, Justice, and Confidence" in blue lettering.
==Symbolism==
The emblem is taken from the Louisiana state seal. "Union, Justice, and Confidence" is the state motto of Louisiana. The flag's blue background represents truth. Louisiana at EnchantedLearning.com
== Nickname ==
* The Pelican
==Pledge of Allegiance==
Louisiana State Flag at About.com
== Notes ==
* The Louisiana state flag was adopted in 1912, to celebrate the centennial of Louisiana's statehood.
==History==
Louisiana (unofficial).svg|January-February 1861 (unofficial)
Louisiana (1861).svg|February 1861-1862
Louisiana (1862-1912).svg|1862-1912
Louisiana (1912-2006).svg|1912-2006
Louisiana (2006-2010).svg|2006-2010
Louisiana.svg|2010-present
==References==
Category:Louisiana
Category:United States
Category:Lettering
Category:Blue background
Category:Proportions 2-3
Category:2001 NAVA State Flag Survey
Category:Birds
Category:Pelicans