| A short history of the Louisiana State flag | In 1812, Louisiana achieved statehood, and the pelican made its first appearance on the state seal. No other information regarding the original seal is available. The pelican made a re-appearance on the state flag in 1861, when the state seceded from the Union. In 1864 Louisiana had rival governors, with the Federal governor using the word "Union" in his seal, and the Confederate one employing the word "Justice", both words being taken from the state motto.
By 1902, a new state seal was created and in place of a natural pelican it was decided to use a heraldic one. |
| A short history of Louisiana (The Pelican State) | Prior to 1803 Louisiana was the name of the whole territory drained by the river and its tributaries. In 1682 it was claimed to France, and ceded to Spain in 1763. In 1803 ceded to the USA. Louisiana became a Territory in 1804, and gained statehood on April 30, 1812. It seceded in January 1861, and was re-admitted in July 1868. |
| Area of Louisiana | 52,453 sq. miles |
Capital
| Baton Rouge |
| Major Products | oil, gas, sulfur, salt, wood products, corn, livestock, sugar-cane, rice |
| State Motto | Union, justice and confidence |
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