The Little-Known 49-Star Flag - Steve Lovelace
2013年6月24日 · But many people don’t realize that there was a 49-star flag used in the interim. This is the story of this little-known design. After a variety of designs during the American Revolution, the nascent United States settled on a flag …
Flag of the United States - Wikipedia
The 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.
49 Star Flag-1959 - American Flag Stories
At 1201 AM, July 4th, 1959, the 49-star Flag was raised over Fort McHenry, making it the official Flag of the United States. With the admission of Hawaii anticipated, the 49-star Flag was on the way out as soon as it came in.
Design of the 49- and 50-Star Flags | Eisenhower Presidential ...
On January 3, 1959, President Eisenhower issued Executive Order 10798 establishing the design of the 49-star flag. On July 4, 1959, this flag was first officially raised over Fort McHenry National Historic Site with Secretary of the Interior Fred A. Seaton presiding.
49 Star Flag - (1959-1960) (U.S.) - CRW Flags
2015年5月9日 · In 1959, one star was added, representing Alaska, bringing the total number of stars to 49. There were thirteen stripes representing the thirteen original colonies. This flag flew from 4 July, 1959, to 3 July, 1960. The 49 star series …
Evolution of the American Flag - United States Flag
2012年7月4日 · 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 …
Was there ever a 49 star U.S. flag? - Geographic Pedia - NCESC
2024年6月27日 · One intriguing question that frequently arises is whether there was ever a 49-star U.S. flag. The answer is yes, and it holds a unique place in American history. On January 3, 1959, President Eisenhower issued Executive Order 10798 establishing the design of …
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