Flag of Dallas facts for kids
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| Use | Other  |
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| Proportion | 2:3 |
| Adopted | February 13, 1967 |
| Designed by | E. L. Gilchrist |
The current flag of Dallas, Texas, was officially chosen on February 13, 1967. A person named E. L. Gilchrist designed this flag. It represents the city of Dallas and is a symbol of its history and people.
What the Dallas Flag Looks Like
The flag is split into two main parts by a thin white line. This line is about 1/27th of the flag's total height. The top part of the flag is a dark red color, and the bottom part is a dark blue.
A very large, white five-pointed star is the most important part of the flag. This star is almost as tall as the flag itself. Inside this big white star, you can see the official city seal of Dallas. The seal is shown in a light yellowish-brown color, which is called buff, and black.
A Look Back: Dallas's Old Flags
Before the current flag, Dallas used a different flag from 1916 to 1967. Interestingly, even though it was designed in 1916, it wasn't actually made until 1954. This older flag was not a normal rectangle shape. It was shaped more like the Flag of Ohio.
This older flag also used red and blue colors, similar to today's flag. The top part was red, and the bottom part was blue. However, it did not have the thin white line that the current flag has. In the middle of this older flag, there was a white outline of the state of Texas. A star and the word "Dallas" were placed on this outline to show where the city is located within the state.
Images for kids
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Dallas flag from 1916 to 1954
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Dallas flag from 1954 to 1967
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See also
In Spanish: Bandera de Dallas para niños
