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Unfolding the past: The story behind the Louisiana state flag, why we use a pelican
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The Louisiana state flag has been a symbol of the state’s rich history and heritage, but how was it designed and what is the background behind it? We dive into the ...
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Symbolism behind Louisiana's state flag: Here's why the pelican is bleeding for her young
Louisiana's state flag features a crest that's centered upon a blue backdrop which features a nest with a mother pelican and her three chicks. Beneath the crest is the state's motto, "Union ...
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Gov. Landry orders flags to fly at half-staff after New Orleans terror attack
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry ordered that the United States and Louisiana flags fly at half-staff ...
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Flags at half-staff as Gov. Landry orders ‘period of mourning’ in Louisiana
are encouraged to lower the flags of the United States and State of Louisiana at half-staff during this time period as well. This executive order will be amended as necessary to include every victim ...
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Gov. Ivey joins Louisiana in mourning New Orleans terror attack victims
Governor Ivey has called upon Alabamians to observe a day of mourning for Kareem Badawi on Monday, January 6, and for Drew ...
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State Representatives present flags to Vermilion Charter Academy
State Representatives Jacob Landry and Troy Hebert presented the American and state flags to Vermilion Charter Academy Friday ...