The Guardianship Journal
Abstract
Several states are experiencing flag fever, and it just might be contagious. Minnesota and Utah adopted new state flags that took effect in the first half of 2024. After years of debate, the new Utah state flag officially took effect on March 9, 2024. The Minnesota state flag officially became law on May 11, 2024, replacing a controversial flag that some people called racist and ugly. Other states are also considering new flag designs. Many states still incorporate their “seal on a bedsheet” designs that are difficult to distinguish from other states and lack good attributes for flag design. The purpose of this article is to demonstrate that Utah and Minnesota serve as models for other states that may wish to adopt new flag designs.
Recommended Citation
Craig, B.
(2025).
Flag Fever: Adoption of New State Flags.
The Guardianship Journal, 1(1).
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7771/3066-8468.1008
