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The shield was next discussed during the meeting of August 3.

Upon motion by Cyrus Avery of Oklahoma, the board officially adopted the shield proposed at the April 21 meeting, having received general support from the states.

A debate then ensued regarding the inclusion of the state name.

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Hotchkiss of Wisconsin, who was in favor of removing the state name, said " We want to emphasize the U. S., not the State.

The shield and U. S. symbolized what we are marking.

" The Joint Board voted ten to nine to eliminate the state name.