Was There a 46 Star Flag

By law, a star is added to the U.S. flag on the 4th of July following the admission of a state to the union. This flag represents the addition of the state of Oklahoma. It is important to note that no American flag ever becomes obsolete.

How old is a flag with 45 stars?

The 45-star flag became the official United States flag on July 4, 1896. A star was added for the admission to the Union of Utah on January 4, 1896. The 45-star flag was in use for 12 years, until July 4, 1908 with the addition of a star for the state of Oklahoma, admitted to the Union on November 16, 1907.

When did they stop making flags with 48 stars?

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 adopted in July 1960.

Sophia Al-Mansoor

Sophia Al-Mansoor

Global Business & E-Commerce Reporter

Sophia analyzes international trade, startup ecosystems, retail transformation, and supply chain logistics for modern digital publications.

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