| A short
history of the New Jersey State flag |
New Jersey was one
of the 13 original states, and disposed of all signs of British
royal dominance in 1776. The seal was designed by Eugene de Simitiere,
and was made up of a coat of arms. The blue shield containing
three ploughs illustrated the importance of agriculture to the
state economy. The supporters are Liberty on the left, and Ceres,
the Roman goddess of agriculture, and the crest is an armored
helmet toped by a horse's head. The colors and the details to
be used were not officially regulated until 1928. It was at this
time when the scroll was added and the date changed to Arabic
figures. In March 1898 the arms were placed on the buff background
to serve as a flag for the state governor and the commander-in-chief
of the state militia. The flag was in general use by the public
in the 1930's, and the usage was legalized in 1938. |
| A short
history of New Jersey (The Garden State) |
New Jersey has
an extensive agricultural base, and strong industrial activity.
First settled by the Dutch in 1623. It became an English colony
in 1664, and a royal province in 1702. In 1776 independent government
was set up, and the state ratified the Constitution on December
18,1787. |
| Area
of New Jersey |
7,787 sq. miles |
Capital
|
Trenton |
| Major
Products |
Chemicals, electronic
and electrical equipment, machinery, tomatoes, corn, fruit |
| State
Motto |
Liberty and prosperity |
