{"product_id":"california-state-flag","title":"California State Flag","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3' x 5' polyester California State Flag with grommets and double-stitched edges to reduce fraying.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✍️ The Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adopted officially by the state legislature in 1911, the California flag, famously known as the \u003cb\u003eBear Flag\u003c\/b\u003e, is one of the most iconic and recognizable state flags in the United States. It stands as a tribute to the rugged independence and pioneering spirit of the Golden State.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is rooted in the 1846 Bear Flag Revolt, where a group of settlers rose up to declare California an independent republic. The \u003cb\u003eCalifornia Grizzly Bear\u003c\/b\u003e—now extinct but immortalized on this banner—serves as a symbol of immense strength and unyielding resistance. The \u003cb\u003elone red star\u003c\/b\u003e in the upper hoist may be a nod to the \"Lone Star of Texas,\" representing the shared struggle for independence. Below the bear, a \u003cb\u003esolid red stripe\u003c\/b\u003e along the base provides a bold foundation, a design found on few other flags; while the words \"California Republic\" remind us of the state's brief (29 days) but historic stint as a sovereign nation before joining the Union.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Meaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e There is so much more to this flag than meets the eye, from the specific bear that served as the model to the hidden messages behind its colors. You can \u003ca title=\"History and Meaning of the California Flag\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/P9vn_5FIF6o?si=E7pqSRsPSIgvDgNR\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewatch my full video here\u003c\/a\u003e for a deep dive into the fascinating history and the true meaning behind every element of the Bear Flag.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flags For Good","offers":[{"title":"(M) 2ft x 3ft Single Layer with Grommets","offer_id":46981381619957,"sku":"CALI-M","price":28.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"(L) 3ft x 5ft Single Layer with Grommets","offer_id":46981379686645,"sku":"CALI","price":39.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/1373\/3790\/products\/California-Flag.jpg?v=1738283959","url":"https:\/\/flagsforgood.ca\/products\/california-state-flag","provider":"Flags For Good","version":"1.0","type":"link"}