The 48-star flag was in effect for 47 years until the 49-star version became official on July 4, 1959. The 50-star flag was ordered by then president Eisenhower on August 21, 1959, and was …

The 48-star flag was first hoisted up the thirty-four foot staff on the morning of June 26, 1945, the day before the President arrived home. The flagpole had a remarkable effect on the local …

Mar 23, 2024 · Description of the flag. In 1912, two stars were added, representing Arizona and New Mexico, bringing the total number of stars to 48, arranged in 6 rows of 8 stars each.There …

The 48-star Flag became official on July 4th, 1912, by way of an executive order of President Taft. This order also, for the first time specified the dimensions of the Flag and prescribed a lay out …

Jun 17, 2024 · The 48 star American flag was used between 1912 and 1959. It is a significant piece of history and can be valuable to collectors. If you have a 48-star flag and want to …

Jan 3, 2011 · Flag with 48 stars New Mexico (January 6, 1912), Arizona (February 14, 1912) 1931: Stromberg v. California (283 U.S. 359) — The Supreme Court finds that a State statute …

48 stars - July 4, 1912 to July 3, 1959: New Mexico (January 6, 1912) Arizona (February 14, 1912) 49 stars - July 4, 1959 to July 3, 1960: ... National Museum of American History 48 star …

The World War II “Flag of Liberation” is probably the most notable 48-star flag. On July 20, 1945, this flag was raised over Berlin after being conquered. It is also the same flag that had flown …

The 48-star fl ag President Truman and Flag Day No single object fosters a sense of patriotism as much as a nation’s fl ag. For many people, respect for their fl ag equals respect for their …

Jul 1, 2015 · The current 50-star flag has been in use the longest with Saturday, July 4, marking 55 years since a star was added, for Hawaii, which became a state Aug. 21, 1959, with its star …