In the late 1890's, Governor Francis P. Fleming suggested that a red cross be added so that the banner did not appear to be a white flag of truce or surrender when hanging still on a flagpole. In 1900, this design became official.Galleries:Leon, Old State Capitol, State FlagsKeywords:capitol, florida, florida, interior, old state capitol, state capitol, state flag, state seal, tallahasseePhoto Location: State Capitol, Tallahassee, FloridaPhotographer: Chad CullenDate of Photo: 03/03/2011Device Make: CanonDevice Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark IIExposure Time: 1/160F Number: 28/10Original Dimensions: 3841×3527Picture Orientation: LandscapeGPS Coordinates: 30°26'17.44"N 84°16'50.34"WPicture Number: 10062
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