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Flag of Washington - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (315 words) |
 | The flag of Washington consists of the state seal (which bears an image of George Washington) on a field of dark green with gold fringe being optional. |
| It is the only U.S. state flag with a field of green as well as the only state flag with the image of an American president. |
| According to state law (RCW 1.20.010), "The official flag of the state of Washington shall be of dark green silk or bunting and shall bear in its center a reproduction of the seal of the state of Washington embroidered, printed, painted or stamped thereon. |
| Flag of Washington, D.C. - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (334 words) |
| It is based upon the design of the coat of arms of the family of George Washington. |
| For over a century, the District of Columbia was without an official flag and flew several unofficial banners — usually the flag of the D.C. National Guard. |
| In 2002, the D.C. city council debated a proposal to change the flag in protest of the District's lack of voting rights in Congress. |
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