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The state of New York. Another state flag that could be described as a blue bedsheet with the state seal slapped on the middle. The flag was adopted in 1901. The coat of arms was adopted in 1778. Due to the history of the coat of arms and it’s design (busy but distinct) I would give the flag a solid ‘C’.

Why do I have a flag of New York? Years ago Denise and I started taking our grandkids on a trip each year. Not as a group, but individually. When they turned 12 they could decide where they wanted to go. In 2013 when we asked Haley she immediately blurted out: “New York City!”