List of Alaska state symbols
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The U.S. state of Alaska has numerous symbols found in the Alaska Statutes.[1]
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Insignia
| Type | Symbol | Year | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flag of Alaska | The North Star and the Big Dipper on a field of blue | 1927 |  |
| Seal | The Seal of the state of Alaska | 1959 |  |
| Motto | "North to the future" | 1967 |
Nature
| Type | Symbol | Year | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flower | Forget-me-not | 1917 |  |
| Tree | Sitka spruce | 1962 |  |
Animals
| Type | Symbol | Year | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bird | Willow ptarmigan | 1955 |  |
| Dog | Alaskan Malamute | 2010 |  |
| Fish | King salmon | 1962 |  |
| Insect | Four-spot skimmer dragonfly | 1995 |  |
| Land mammal | Moose | 1998 |  |
| Marine mammal | Bowhead whale | 1983 |  |
Geology
Miscellaneous
| Type | Symbol | Year | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| Song | "Alaska's Flag" | 1959 | |
| Sport | Dog sledding | 1972 |  |
| Bolt-action rifle | Pre-1964 Winchester Model 70 | 2014[2] |  |
Related
Not defined by Alaska statutes:
| Type | Symbol | Year | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarters | Alaska State Quarter | 2008 |  |
See also
References
External links
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