New York ratified the U.S. Constitution in 1788 as the 11th State.
New York adopted its flag in 1901. The coat of arms shows a scene along the Hudson River, framed by goddesses of liberty and justice. The American eagle surmounts the world at the top; the motto "Excelsior" appears below.
New York state flags, flag decals, and New York state deal decals are available from FlagLine.com.
For more U.S. history, see our e-book "The History of the USA."
For more local NY history, see this page on the New York colony, or the New York History Info Guide.
Note: Our information on U.S. state flags is based on primary source materials from the Federal Consumer Information Center.
