Washington progressives are seeking to redesign the state flag and remove George Washington from the flag, calling the current design "outdated and uninspired." ...

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Why It Matters The Washington state flag consists of the state seal, which features a portrait of George Washington, set against a green backdrop.

Washington’s current flag features a portrait of George Washington, the first president of the United States, set against a green backdrop.

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A partisan fight over whether Washington's flag truly represents the state in the best way it could is brewing in Olympia, raising the idea of a redesign.

Three Democratic representatives have introduced a bill to establish a committee overseeing the redesign of the Washington state flag.

The memeable moment also made history as James became the first male basketball player to bear the United States flag during the Olympic opening ceremony.

Why It Matters The Washington state flag consists of the state seal, which features a portrait of George Washington, set against a green backdrop.