Massachusetts Flag Became a US State: 1788 Flag Adopted 1971 The American Indian holding a bow has long been the symbol of the state. The star on the shield represents membership in the Union. The human arm and sword above represent the states motto which is on the scroll: "Ense Petit Placidam sub Libertate Quietem" ("By the Sword We Seek Peace, but Peace only under Liberty".

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