Everything You Need to Know about the 45, 48, 49 & 50-Star U.S. Flags
WEBJun 17, 2019 · The 45 star flag became the official flag of the United States on July 4th, 1896. The 45th star was added for the admission of the state of Utah on January 4th, 1896. The flag lasted for 12 years.
Flag of the United States - Wikipedia
WEBThe national flag of the United States, often referred to as the American flag or the U.S. flag, consists of thirteen horizontal stripes, alternating red and white, with a blue rectangle in the canton bearing fifty small, white, five-pointed stars arranged in nine offset horizontal rows, where rows of six stars alternate with rows of five stars.
Flag Timeline - US History
WEBJan 3, 2011 · A timeline of the evolution and development of the official U.S. flag over the course of U.S. History.
Antique American Flags, Historic American Flags - Rare Flags
WEBOfficial for 12 years, and spanning the Spanish American War which incited great patriotism, 45 star flags are relatively common and can be acquired readily. Flags in the count with unusual characteristics such as unique star arrangements, overprints or constructed entirely by hand are less common and more desirable.
Evolution of the American Flag - United States Flag
WEBJul 4, 2012 · From its unofficial beginning as the Continental Colors or Grand Union flag to the long serving 50-star American Flag, Americans have been on a quest to protect, preserve and serve the flag. Today the flag flies everywhere from classrooms to federal buildings to homes and even cars.
Facts about the United States Flag | Smithsonian Institution
WEBFacts about the United States Flag. Until the Executive Order of June 24, 1912, neither the order of the stars nor the proportions of the flag was prescribed. Consequently, flags dating before this period sometimes show unusual arrangements of the stars and odd proportions, these features being left to the discretion of the flag maker.
Timeline of the flag of the United States - Wikipedia
WEB1954 – By act of Congress, the words "Under God" are inserted into the Pledge of Allegiance. 1959 – Flag with 49 stars (Alaska) 1960 – Flag with 50 stars (Hawaii). In 2008 it overtook the "Lower 48" flag as the longest-serving United States flag (64 years and counting as of 2024).
45 Star Flag - (1896-1908) (U.S.) - CRW Flags
WEBMay 9, 2015 · Description of the flag. In 1896, one star was added, representing Utah, bringing the total number of stars to 45. There were thirteen stripes representing the thirteen original colonies. Rick Wyatt, 5 April 1998. The 45 star US flag flew from 4 July, 1896, to 3 July, 1908. Clay Moss, 6 February 2007.
History of the Stars and Stripes (U.S.) - CRW Flags
WEBOct 22, 2022 · For example, the 38 star flag, 43 star flag and 45 star flag all match the Navy versions of those flags. With the 45 star flag it appears that the Army and the Navy agreed on the pattern, and every original 45 star flag I have seen, whether of civil or military provenance, matched that pattern.
Flag History & Evolution - National Flag Foundation
WEBIn 1896, the 45 Star Flag represented the country with Utah as an official state. This Flag was used for 12 years and saw three Presidents during its use.
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