Did you know that the flag and the seal of the city of San Diego have a close relationship with Spain and its presence in the territory? 
Regarding the flag, the red and gold colors were
chosen in honor of Spain, the country that founded
the city. 🇪🇸
chosen in honor of Spain, the country that founded
the city. 🇪🇸
In addition, right under the seal, there is written
1542, the year when Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo first entered
the San Diego bay and claimed the area for Spain.
1542, the year when Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo first entered
the San Diego bay and claimed the area for Spain.
Regarding the seal, it is a coat of arms inside a circle
where we can find the names of the city, the state and the
official motto of San Diego “Semper vigilans”.
where we can find the names of the city, the state and the
official motto of San Diego “Semper vigilans”.
urthermore, this symbol alludes to the Spanish legacy through
various elements. First of all, the caravel represents the
territory exploration done by the Spanish.
various elements. First of all, the caravel represents the
territory exploration done by the Spanish.
In second place, the bell found in the top part refers to the founders of the mission.
Finally, the Pillars of Hercules represent the old Spanish territorial jurisdiction.
You can learn more about the Spanish legacy
in the symbols of the United States in our report👇
hispaniccouncil.org/wp-content/upl…
in the symbols of the United States in our report👇
hispaniccouncil.org/wp-content/upl…
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