The imagery of a pelican wounding itself to feed its young symbolizes self-sacrifice and caring for one's family, while also representing the state of Louisiana's commitment to its people.

The origins of Louisiana’s state flag go back to the early 1800s, marking a historic moment for the state moving forward, according to Britannica. The pelican that is still on the present-day ...

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry (R ... will fly U.S. flags at full-staff for Trump’s Jan. 20 inauguration. Flags in the Pelican State were slated to be kept up at half-staff in light of the New ...

(WAFB) - If you studied Louisiana history in elementary school, you may have read something about the state seal. It looks like the white pelican feeding its young on the state flag and under the ...