Washington, George and state flag

Washington lawmaker wants to redesign state flag
A partisan fight over whether Washington's flag truly represents the state in the best way it could is brewing in Olympia, raising the idea of a redesign.
Trio Of State Reps Want To Remove George From The Washington Flag
They site that George Washington's lack of connection to the State means his image is "less meaningful" as a symbol to the State.
Washington State flag may undergo makeover, removal of George Washington's face
Some members of the Washington State Legislature want to initiate a process to redesign the state flag, which could see the removal of George Washington’s portrait.
Washington lawmakers debate removing first president from state flag. Critics call the move ‘un-American’
In the only state named after a president, lawmakers in Washington are debating whether it’s time to redesign the state flag and possibly remove the nation’s first president from it. Democrats supporting a bill that would establish a committee to redesign the flag say it is outdated and that it’s time to consider if George Washington remains the best symbol for the state.
House Bill Aims To Remove George Washington From State Flag
A bill in the Washington House of Representatives is seeking to remove the image of George Washington from the state flag.
Washington Democrats introduce legislation to remove George Washington from state flag
Washington progressives are seeking to redesign the state flag and remove George Washington from the flag, calling the current design "outdated and uninspired."
Historian, tribal leaders, and citizens to help redesign Washington state flag in new bill
A new chapter in Washington state's history may unfold within the next few years as a bill to establish a committee for redesigning the state flag progresses th
Washington's Flag Could Be Set To Change
House Bill 1938, if approved, would establish a committee to oversee the process of designing and adopting a new state flag.
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Washington legislature introduce bill to redesign state flag
HB 1938 details how the current flag is too complex and meaningless. It says it is challenging to reproduce President George Washington’s face and that it is not connected to the state’s ...
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Waving goodbye: Washington lawmakers want to redesign state flag for a new era
Washington’s current state flag features a detailed portrait of George Washington on a dark green field. According to the bill’s text, supporters of the change argue that the design is overly ...