The Little-Known 49-Star Flag - Steve Lovelace
WEBJun 24, 2013 · After Alaska was admitted to the union, a 49 star flag would become official on July 4, 1959. It was well known that Hawaii would soon be admitted as the 50th state, and a 50 star flag had already been designed with staggered rows.
Design of the 49- and 50-Star Flags - Eisenhower Presidential …
WEBDesign of the 49- and 50-Star Flags. As early as 1953, members of the Eisenhower Administration were considering how a new flag would be created to include stars for the admission of the potential new states of Alaska and Hawaii. When the last states had been admitted in 1912, a joint Army-Navy board submitted recommendations to the President ...
Official U.S. Flag: 49-Star - Chamber of Commerce.org
WEBThe 49-Star flag was official for only one year, until July 4, 1960, when Hawaii achieved its Statehood and the 50-Star flag was born. President Eisenhower was the only President to serve under this flag.
Flags of the U.S. states and territories - Wikipedia
WEBThe flags of the U.S. states, territories, and the District of Columbia (Washington, D.C.) exhibit a variety of regional influences and local histories, as well as different styles and design principles.
49 Star Flag-1959 - American Flag Stories
WEB49 Star Flag-July 4th 1959. In January 1959, Alaska became the 49th state. The 49-star flag became official on July 4th, 1959, and was in use for one year. Source: Executive Order of President Eisenhower dated January 3, 1959.
Flags of the U.S. states - Flagpedia.net
WEBUp-to-date list of all 50 U.S. states flags with images, names and main information about countries.
49 Star Flag - (1959-1960) (U.S.) - CRW Flags
WEBMay 9, 2015 · Description of the flag. 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. Rick Wyatt, 5 April 1998. This flag flew from 4 July, 1959, to 3 July, 1960.
The Story Behind, A New Star for the Flag - Army Quartermaster ...
WEBexamine new 49 star flag. For the first time since 1912, the United States will officially unfurl a new flag on Independence Day, 4 July, when admission of Alaska as a state will be marked by the addition of another star to the blue union of the National Banner.
The 49 Star Flag - Chamber of Commerce.org
WEBThe 49-Star flag was official for only one year, until July 4, 1960, when Hawaii achieved its Statehood and the 50-Star flag was born. President Eisenhower was the only President to serve under this flag. Find answers to common and uncommon questions about the United States Flag and its evolution.
49 Star US Flags - Main Website
WEB49 Star US Flags. These 49-star historic US flags are made-to-order and constructed of high-quality dense nylon with appliquéd stars and sewn stripes. Each 49-star flag features brass grommets and is suitable for indoor or outdoor display. States added to …