Today, the flag of the state of New Hampshire flies in commemoration of the state’s ratification of the Constitution on June 21, 1788. As it was the ninth state to do so, the Constitution officially came into effect, in accordance with the provisions of Article VII.

New Hampshire Statutes Section 3:2 defines the flag as follows, “The state flag shall be of the following color and design: The body or field shall be blue and shall bear upon its center in suitable proportion and colors a representation of the state seal. The seal shall be surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves with nine stars interspersed. When used for military purposes the flag shall conform to the regulations of the United States.” This law was approved on February 24, 1909