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5 days ago · Item. Title. The California Republic Flag - 1846. Creator. SF Museum. Subject. The California Republic. Description. The first flag of the California Republic was formed in 1846, following the rebellion of a group of illegal American immigrants against the Mexican government.
2 days ago · The flag has a star, a grizzly bear, and a red stripe with the words "California Republic". The Bear Flag Monument on the Sonoma Plaza, site of the raising of the original Bear Flag, is marked by a California Historical Landmark #7.
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3 days ago · The California flag, with its distinctive bear and red star, has a rich symbolism. The bear represents strength and independence, while the red star is derived from the Lone Star Flag, which was used in an 1836 independence movement. The colors of the flag, white for purity and red for courage, reflect the values that California embraced.
5 days ago · The California state flag of today is based on this original Bear Flag and still contains the words "California Republic". John A. Sutter and his men and supplies at Sutter's Fort joined the revolt.
2 days ago · From the rainy northern coast to the parched Colorado Desert in the south, and from the Mediterranean-like central and southern littoral to the volcanic plateau of the far northeast, California is a land of stunning physical contrasts.
5 days ago · They created a flag featuring a crude depiction of a grizzly bear, which soon became a symbol of their uprising. The bear represented strength and unyielding resistance, reflecting the spirit of the Californian people.
The blue background is from the Nevada flag, and the bear is from the Californian flag. The star is from both Californian and Nevadan flags, however the red one from the California flag was used. The text is the national motto.
