Each state in the United States of America is unique. The people and legislature of Washington have selected the following state symbols to represent their state's individual environment and culture.
![[Image of The Washington State Seal]](/media/graphics/state-seals/washington-seal.png)
Jeweler Charles Talcott designed Washington State�s first state seal in 1889 using an inkbottle, silver dollar and a postage stamp.
![[Image of The Washington State Flag]](/media/graphics/state-flags/washington-flag.png)
The state flag and the state seal are similar. Passed in 1923, Washington state law describes the flag as having dark green bunting with a state seal in the center.
It is the only state flag is green. It is also the only state flag with a picture of a president.
