The Washington state flag consists of the state seal ... and that because it features a detailed portrait of the nation's first president, it is "overly complex and difficult to reproduce." ...

lawmakers in Washington are debating whether it’s time to redesign the state flag and possibly remove the nation’s first ...

and not resembling any other state’s flag. Washington’s current flag features a portrait of George Washington, the first president of the United States, set against a green backdrop.

Sophie Grace Clark is a Live News reporter based in London, with a focus on crime stories. She has also covered politics and entertainment extensively. Sophie joined Newsweek in 2024 from a ...