The Great Seal of the State of Kansas tells the history of the U.S. state of Kansas.

[1] The seal contains: The seal is used on the Flag of the State of Kansas.

[2] The design for the Great Seal of Kansas was submitted by John James Ingalls, a state senator from Atchison.

Ingalls also proposed the state motto, "Ad astra per aspera.

"[3] The Great Seal of the State of Kansas was established by a joint resolution adopted by the Kansas Legislature on May 25, 1861.