The flag of Oregon is the only state flag with different pictures on each side. On the reverse appears a beaver the state animal. Both sides have a field of navy blue with design in gold. The front: a heart shaped shield with an eagle on top, surrounded by thirty-three stars, which is the number of states in 1859.  The scene on the shield shows the sun setting over the Pacific Ocean, mountains, forests and a covered wagon. A plow, wheat and pickax represent farming and mining. The eagle represents the United States. On a banner are the words "The Union" representing support for the United States. Finally the flag is emblazoned with the words "State of Oregon" above the picture and the date of statehood "1859" below.  The state anthem is “Oregon, My Oregon” words by J.A. Buchanan, music by Henry Murtagh.  With this video you can see the flag and hear the anthem.  Good for all students.

The New York flag is emblazoned on a dark blue field is the state coat of arms. The goddess Liberty holds a pole with a Liberty Cap on top. Liberty stands for freedom. At her feet is a discarded crown, representing freedom from England at the end of the revolutionary war. On the right is the goddess, Justice. She wears a blindfold and carries the scales of justice, meaning that everyone receives equal treatment under the law. The state motto "Excelsior" on a white ribbon expresses the idea of reaching upward to higher goals. On the shield a sun rises over the Hudson highlands and ships sail the Hudson River. Above the shield is an eagle resting on a globe representing the Western Hemisphere. The state anthem is “I Love New York” written by Steve Karmen and composed by Steve Karmen.  With this video you can see the flag and hear the anthem.  Good for all students.

Wisconsin flag: Starting at the top of a shield on a dark blue field is the state motto "Forward". Below it is a badger the state animal. A sailor and miner show that the people work on water and land. The shield in the center shows Wisconsin's support for the United States. In four sections surrounding the shield are representations of the state’s main industries: agriculture, mining, manufacturing and navigation. The cornucopia and pile of lead represent farm products and minerals. The flag law was amended in 1979 to include the name of the state and the date of statehood.  The state anthem: “On, Wisconsin!” written by J. S. Hubbard and Charles D. Rosa and composed by William T. Purdy.  With this video you can see the flag and hear the anthem.  Good for all students. (00:46)

Five Star Flags presents the Nebraska flag flying against the blue sky.  The flag consists of a reproduction of the great seal of the state, charged on the center in gold and silver on a field of national blue. The state anthem "Beautiful Nebraska" is playing in the background.   With this video you can see the flag and hear the anthem.  Good for all students.

The Nevada flag is on a cobalt blue background in the upper left quarter is a five-pointed silver star between two sprays of sagebrush crossed to form a half wreath; across the top of the wreath is a golden scroll with the words, in black letters, "Battle Born". The name "Nevada" is beneath the star in gold letters. The current Nevada State Flag design was adopted March 26, 1929, and revised in 1991.  Nevada’s anthem is “Home Means Nevada,” words and music by Bertha Raffetto. 

The state flag and the state seal are similar. Passed in 1923, Washington state law describes the flag as having dark green bunting with a state seal in the center. It is the only state flag that is green. It is also the only state flag with a picture of a president.  Washington anthem: “Washington, My Home” written by Helen Davis and arranged by Stuart Churchill.  With this video you can see the flag and hear the anthem.  Good for all students. (02:31)