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The flag of the state of Vermont consists of the state's coat of arms and motto on a field of azure. The Vermont General Assembly adopted the current flag on June 1, 1923.

While the pine needle supporters of the coat of arms are represented throughout New England, the pine tree in the middle of the coat of arms represents the Vermont forests. The cow and three sheaves of wheat represent the dairy and agriculture industries. The deer head on top represents Vermont's wildlife. The Green Mountains are in the background as well. The motto, "Freedom and Unity", is also used. The motto balances two different ideals, the freedom of the individual citizen, and the welfare of the common good.

Historical Flags

Multiple versions of the flag have been included throughout history. Originally, the flag was the same as the flag of the Green Mountain Boys. It was then changed to look similar to the flag of the United States, consisting of red and white stripes, and a blue canton. It was changed to be dissimilar to avoid confusion. Proposals have been brought up to revert the flag back to the Green Mountain Boys' flag, but none have succeeded.

Proposals for a New Flag of Vermont

Shown below are various designs that have been proposed for a new flag of Vermont.

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+{{Page icon|Flag of Vermont.png}}
-[[File:Flag_of_Vermont.svg|thumb|350px|The flag of Vermont, adopted on June 1, 1923.]]
+{{Infobox flag
-The '''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag flag] of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State_of_Vermont state of Vermont]''' consists of the state's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coat_of_arms_of_Vermont coat of arms] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_and_Unity motto]. The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vermont_General_Assembly Vermont General Assembly] adopted the current [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag flag] on June 1, 1923.
+|name=Vermont
+|country=United States
+|image=Flag of Vermont.svg
+|adoption=1 June 1923
+|NAVA score=3.37
+|NAVA rank=61st
+}}
+{{wikipedia|Flag of Vermont}}
+The flag of the {{w|state of Vermont}} consists of the state's {{w|Coat of arms of Vermont|coat of arms}} and {{w|Freedom and Unity|motto}} on a field of {{w|Azure (heraldry)|azure}}. The {{w|Vermont General Assembly}} adopted the current flag on June 1, 1923.
-Multiple versions of the flag have been included throughout history. Originally, the flag was the same as the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_the_Green_Mountain_Boys flag of the Green Mountain Boys]. It was then changed to look similar to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_the_United_States flag of the United States], consisting of red and white stripes, and a blue [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canton_%28flag%29 canton]. It was changed to be dissimilar to avoid confusion.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-netstate_1-0">[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Vermont#cite_note-netstate-1 [1]]</sup> Proposals have been brought up to revert the flag back to the Green Mountain Boys' flag, but none have succeeded.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-2">[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Vermont#cite_note-2 [2]]</sup>
-The flag consists of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coat_of_arms_of_Vermont state's coat of arms] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_and_Unity motto] on a field of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azure_%28heraldry%29 azure]. While the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pine_needle pine needle] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supporters supporters] of the coat of arms are represented throughout [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_England New England], the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pine_tree pine tree] in the middle of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coat_of_arms_of_Vermont coat of arms] represents the Vermont [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forests forests].<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-thinkquest_3-0">[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Vermont#cite_note-thinkquest-3 [3]]</sup> The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cow cow] and three sheaves of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat wheat] represent the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dairy dairy] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agriculture agriculture] industries.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-anyflag_4-0">[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Vermont#cite_note-anyflag-4 [4]]</sup> The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deer deer] head on top represents Vermont's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wildlife wildlife].<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-thinkquest_3-1">[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Vermont#cite_note-thinkquest-3 [3]]</sup> The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Mountains Green Mountains] are in the background as well. The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motto motto], "[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_and_Unity Freedom and Unity]", is also used. The motto balances two different ideals, the freedom of the individual [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizen citizen], and the welfare of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_good common good].
+While the pine needle {{w|supporters}} of the coat of arms are represented throughout {{w|New England}}, the {{w|pine tree}} in the middle of the coat of arms represents the Vermont forests. The cow and three sheaves of wheat represent the {{w|dairy}} and {{w|agriculture}} industries. The deer head on top represents Vermont's {{w|wildlife}}. The {{w|Green Mountains}} are in the background as well. The motto, "{{w|Freedom and Unity}}", is also used. The motto balances two different ideals, the freedom of the individual citizen, and the welfare of the common good.
-In 2001, the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_Vexillological_Association North American Vexillological Association] surveyed its members on the designs of the flags of all 72 flags of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/US_States U.S. states], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/US_Territories U.S. territories] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Provinces_of_Canada Canadian provinces]. Vermont's ranked 61st out of the 72.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-8">[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Vermont#cite_note-8 [8]]</sup>
+{{Clear}}
 ==Historical Flags==
+Multiple versions of the flag have been included throughout history. Originally, the flag was the same as the {{w|flag of the Green Mountain Boys}}. It was then changed to look similar to the {{w|flag of the United States}}, consisting of red and white stripes, and a blue {{w|Canton (flag)|canton}}. It was changed to be dissimilar to avoid confusion. Proposals have been brought up to revert the flag back to the Green Mountain Boys' flag, but none have succeeded.
 <gallery bordercolor="#000000">
-Flag_of_Vermont_Republic.svg|The Green Mountain Boys Flag, militia flag of the Vermont Republic
+Flag of Vermont Republic.svg|The Green Mountain Boys Flag, militia flag of the Vermont Republic
-VT_flag_1804-05-01.svg|Flag of Vermont, May 1, 1804 – Oct. 19, 1837
+VT flag 1804-05-01.svg|Flag of Vermont, May 1, 1804 – Oct. 19, 1837
-VT_flag_1837-10-20.svg|Flag of Vermont, Oct. 20, 1837 – May 31, 1923
+VT flag 1837-10-20.svg|Flag of Vermont, Oct. 20, 1837 – May 31, 1923
 </gallery>
 ==Proposals for a New Flag of Vermont==
-Shown below are various designs that have been proposed for a new flag of Vermont.<gallery widths="200" bordercolor="#000000" columns="3" spacing="small">
+Shown below are various designs that have been proposed for a new flag of Vermont.<gallery widths="200" bordercolor="#000000" columns="dynamic" spacing="medium">
+Vermont flag modern.png|VT Flag Proposal "Smertios" edited by Zolntsa
+Proposed Flag of VT Smertios.png|VT Flag Proposal "Smertios"
 Proposed Flag of VT Greg Stone 1.jpg|VT Flag Proposal "Greg Stone 1"
 Proposed Flag of VT Greg Stone 2.png|VT Flag Proposal "Greg Stone 2"
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 NewVTFlagv7.jpg|VT Flag Proposal "Greg Stone 12"
 Proposed Flag of VT shadowmask.png|VT Flag Proposal "shadowmask"
-Proposed Flag of VT Smertios.png|VT Flag Proposal "Smertios"
 Proposed Flag of VT thefrek.png|VT Flag Proposal "thefrek"
 Proposed Flag of VT Steve Lovelace.png|VT Flag Proposal "Steve Lovelace"
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 VT Flag Proposal Marmocet 9.svg|VT Flag Proposal "Marmocet 2"
 VT Flag Proposal Marmocet 10.svg|VT Flag Proposal "Marmocet 3"
-vermont_by_federalrepublic-d4g9f0k.png|VT Flag Proposal "FederalRepublic"
+vermont by federalrepublic-d4g9f0k.png|VT Flag Proposal "FederalRepublic"
 VT Flag Proposal Jack Expo.png|VT Flag Proposal "Jack Expo"
 Proposed Flag of VT The Professor.png|VT Flag Proposal "The Professor"
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 VT Flag Proposal Leonardo Piccioni.png|VT Flag Proposal "Leonardo Piccioni"
 VT Flag Proposal FRC.png|VT Flag Proposal "Flag Research Center"
-VT Flag Proposal Dave Martinucci.png|VT Flag Proposal "Dave Martinucci"
+VT Flag Proposal Dave Martucci.png|VT Flag Proposal "Dave Martucci"
 VT Flag Proposal Sammy.png|VT Flag Proposal "Sammy"
 VT Flag Proposal VT45.png|VT Flag Proposal "VT45"
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 Flag of Vermont 2.png|VT Flag Proposal by Kermitdefrog
 Vermont State Flag Proposal No 1 Green Mountain Boys concept Designed By Stephen Richard Barlow 12 AUG 2014 at 1356hrs cst.jpg|Vermont State Flag Proposal No. 1 Green Mountain Boys Concept With 13 Star Medallion Designed By: Stephen Richard Barlow 12 AUG 2014
-Vermont State Flag Proposal No 2 Green Mountain Boys concept with 14 Star Medallion Canton Designed By Stephen R Barlow 81214.jpg|Vermont State Flag Proposal No. 2 Designed By: Stephen Richard Barlow 12 AUG 2014
-Vermont State Flag Proposal No. 3 Designed By Stephen Richard Barlow 19 AuG 2014 at 1014hrs cst.png|Vermont State Flag Proposal No. 3 Designed By: Stephen Richard Barlow 19 AuG 2014
-Vermont State Flag Proposal No. 4 Designed By Stephen Richard Barlow 19 AuG 2014 at 1016hrs cst.png|Vermont State Flag Proposal No. 4 Designed By: Stephen Richard Barlow 19 AuG 2014
-Vermont State Flag Proposal No. 5 Designed By Stephen Richard Barlow 19 AuG 2014 at 1019hrs cst.png|Vermont State Flag Proposal No. 5 Designed By: Stephen Richard Barlow 19 AuG 2014
-Vermont State Flag Proposal No. 6 Designed By Stephen Richard Barlow 19 AuG 2014 at 1024hrs cst.png|Vermont State Flag Proposal No. 6 Designed By: Stephen Richard Barlow 19 AuG 2014
-Vermont State Flag Proposal No 7 Designed By Stephen Richard Barlow 19 AuG 2014 at 1035hrs cst.png|Vermont State Flag Proposal No. 7 Designed By: Stephen Richard Barlow 19 AuG 2014
-Vermont State Flag Proposal No 8 Designed By Stephen Richard Barlow 19 AuG 2014 at 1049hrs cst.png|Vermont State Flag Proposal No. 8 Designed By: Stephen Richard Barlow 19 AuG 2014
-Vermont State Flag Proposal No. 9 Designed By Stephen Richard Barlow 19 AuG 2014 at 1111hrs cst.png|Vermont State Flag Proposal No. 9 Designed By Stephen Richard Barlow 19 AuG 2014
-Vermont State Flag Proposal No. 10 Designed By Stephen Richard Barlow 19 AuG 2014 at 1115hrs cst.png|Vermont State Flag Proposal No. 10 Designed By: Stephen Richard Barlow 19 AuG 2014
 Vermont State Flag Proposal No. 11 Designed By Stephen Richard Barlow 19 AuG 2014 at 1130hrs cst.png|Vermont State Flag Proposal No. 11 Designed By: Stephen Richard Barlow 19 AuG 2014
-Vermont State Flag Proposal No 12 Designed By Stephen Richard Barlow 20 AuG 2014 at 1527hrs cst.png|Vermont State Flag Proposal No. 12 Designed By: Stephen Richard Barlow
-Vermont State Flag Proposal No 13 Designed By Stephen Richard Barlow 20 AuG 2014 at 1529hrs cst.png|Vermont State Flag Proposal No. 13 Designed By: Stephen Richard Barlow 20 Aug 2014
 VT Flag Proposal BigRed618.png|VT Flag Proposal "BigRed618"
+Vermont State Flag Proposal No 14 Designed By Stephen Richard Barlow 03 DEC 2014 at 1208 HRS CST.png|Vermont State Flag Proposal No. 14 Designed By: Stephen Richard Barlow 03 DEC 2014 at 1208 HRS CST
+US-VT flag proposal Hans 1.png|{{User:HansLN/GE|p=usn|d=Dec 2013|n=1}}
+US-VT flag proposal Hans 2.png|{{User:HansLN/GE|p=usn|d=Dec 2014|n=2}}
+US-VT flag proposal Hans 3.png|{{User:HansLN/GE|p=usn|d=Dec 2014|n=3}}
+US-VT flag proposal Hans 4.png|{{User:HansLN/GE|p=usn|d=Feb 2015|n=4}}
+US-VT flag proposal Hans 5.png|{{User:HansLN/GE|p=usn|d=Feb 2015|n=5}}
+Vermont.png|Vermont State Flag Simplistic Proposal. I updated the original Green Mountain Boys flag used by the Vermont militia of the 1770s. By Ed Mitchell. 2013.
+Vermont State flag Proposal No. 23 (Green Mtn Boys Concept) Designed by Stephen Richard Barlow 21 MAY 2015 at 0818 HRS CST.png|Vermont State Flag Proposal No. 23 (Green Mtn. Boys Concept) Designed By: Stephen Richard Barlow 21 MAY 2015 at 0818 HRS CST.  note: 14 stars in canton vice 13 as Vermont was the 14th state admitted into the UNION and 6 alternating green and buff stripes representing Vermont as one of the six New England states.
+vt flag.png|This flag symbolizes Vermont with it's green slope (green mountain state) and white slope due to the change of season (a long winter) and its proximity to the white mountains. The blue triangle represents a "V" as in VT, the sky and water, and unity. The Circle with a T represents the "T" of VT, agricultural fields/the sun, in addition to freedom of the individual to stand tall. By [[User:Redclover23|Redclover23]].
+Vermont State flag Proposal No. 24 Designed By Stephen Richard Barlow 23 JUL 2015 at 0729 HRS CST..jpg|Vermont State Flag Proposal No. 24 Designed By: Stephen Richard Barlow 23 JUL 2015 at 0729 HRS CST.
+Vermont5theye.png|VT flag proposal by 5thEye
+VT_flag_GreenMtBannerModern_MINE_SA.png|VT state flag proposal by nhprman Aug. 2016
+us!vtjd.gif|Vermont State Flag. Designed by James Dignan, August 2013
+File:US-VT flag proposal Tim Ritz (textless).png|Vermont flag proposal by Tim Ritz. Textless version.
+stars mod4.png|More investigation about the star positions coming from real museum artifacts. White Hart from the road warning sign. Redesign by Rotten Ali.
+vermontlawn.png|Called Vermont Lawn. by Rotten Ali
+Vermont Flag Proposal.png|Vermont Flag Proposal by ted.peterson22. September 2018.
+v gmb.png|Tidy version of the GMB's flag - only the canton has changed to a v-shaped chevron for Vermont and the divison of field is aided by the 14 stars. Design by Rotten Ali.
+vermont results.png|US State Flags - contest winner from final 6 of 159 designs by Shadowmask.
+Vermont Redesign.png|Redesign by [[User:SimplisticFlags|SimplisticFlags]]. January 2019. ([[User:SimplisticFlags/Flag Proposals/American States#Vermont|details]])
+Proposal flag vermont.svg|Proposal for a flag for Vermont, taking colours and basic layout from the seal. By [[User:Qaz_Janssen|Qaz]] Dec 2019 ([[User:Qaz Janssen/Proposals/Subnational/US-NEA#Vermont|details]])
+Vermont - Blue.png|Part of series of designs for state flags, all in blue and white. (Posted by Ken Morton)
+Vermont807.png|([[User:Trevor807/Proposals|details]])
+VT.png|By RobLee9
 </gallery>
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+[[Category:United States state]]
 [[Category:Vexillology/Vexillography]]
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