Louisiana Flag History : In 1812, Louisiana achieved statehood, and the pelican made its first appearance on the state seal. No other information regarding the original seal is available. The pelican made a re-appearance on the state flag in 1861, when the state seceded from the Union. In 1864 Louisiana had rival governors, with the Federal governor using the word "Union" in his seal, and the Confederate one employing the word "Justice", both words being taken from the state motto.By 1902, a new state seal was created and in place of a natural pelican it was decided to use a heraldic one.
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