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e inaugurate our Vexillology section with a state flag. We'll be featuring all of the US state flags on that state's birthday (anniversary of admission to the Union). So, today's state was admitted on January 9, 1788. Here's its flag:

 

 

Do you know it? You should have enough hints already to narrow it down a bit. 1788 should tell you something. I'll give you a hint; hover Mousie over the capital's name to reveal the state: The capital is Hartford.

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