* Red: Courage and sacrifice
* White: Purity and integrity
* Blue: Loyalty, justice, and truth
Additional Symbolism
The Mississippi state flag also features several other symbols, including:
* The magnolia flower: The state flower of Mississippi, which is often used to represent beauty and purity.
* The stars and bars: A symbol of the Confederacy, which was the government of the Southern states during the American Civil War.
* The words "In God We Trust:" A motto that was added to the flag in 2001.