Thirteen
Star U.S. Flag, 1777 ~ 1795
The First Official United States Flag: This 13 star Flag became the Official United States
Flag on June 14th, 1777 and is the result of Congressional action that took
place on that date. Much evidence exists pointing to Congressman Francis
Hopkinson as the person responsible for its design.The only President to
serve under this flag was George Washington (1789-1797). This Flag was to
last for a period of 18 years, until April 30th, 1795.
Each
star and stripe represented a Colony of which there were thirteen, united
nearly one year earlier by the Declaration of Independence. The thirteen
Colonies are listed below with the date that each ratified the Constitution
and became a State.
(1st)
Delaware, December 7th, 1787. (2nd) Pennsylvania, December
12th,1787. (3rd) New Jersey, December 18th, 1787. (4th) Georgia,
January 2nd, 1788. (5th) Connecticut, January 9th, 1788. (6th) Massachusetts,
February 6th, 1788. (7th) Maryland, April 28th, 1788. (8th) South
Carolina, May 23rd, 1788. (9th) New Hampshire, June 21st, 1788.
(10th) Virginia, June 25th, 1788. (11th) New York, July 25th,
1788. (12th) North Carolina, November 21st, 1789. (13th) Rhode
Island, May 29th, 1790.
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Fifteen Star U.S. Flag, 1795 ~ 1818
This 15 star, 15 stripe Flag was authorized by the Flag Act of
January 13, 1794, and became the Official United States Flag on May 1st,
1795. Two stripes and two Stars were added for the admission of Vermont
(the 14th State on March 4th, 1791) and Kentucky (the 15th State on
June 1st, 1792) and was to last for 23 years, until April 12th, 1818. This
flag is the only U.S. Flag to have more than 13 stripes.
During
the bombardment of Fort McHenry on September 13, 1814, Francis Scott Key was
inspired by the sight of this Flag flying over the Fort to write the song
which became known as "The Star Spangled Banner", now our national
anthem. The 15 Star Flag is, itself, affectionately known by the same name.
The
five Presidents who served under this flag were; George Washington
(1789-1797), John Adams (1797-1801), Thomas Jefferson (1801-1809), James
Madison (1809-1817), and James Monroe (1817-1825). Top of
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Twenty Star U.S. Flag, 1818 ~ 1819
The 1818 Flag of 20 Stars: Realizing that the addition of a
new star and new stripe for each new State was impractical, Congress passed
the Flag Act of 1818 which returned the Flag design to 13 stripes and
specified 20 stars for the 20 states.
This
Flag became the Official United States Flag on April 13th, 1818. Five stars
were added for the admssion of Tennessee (the 16th State on June 1st,
1796), Ohio (the 17th State on March 1st, 1803), Louisiana (the
18th State on April 30th, 1812), Indiana (the 19th State on December
11th, 1816), and Mississippi (the 20th State on December 10, 1817),
and was to last for just one year until July 4th,1819.
The
only President to serve under this flag was James Monroe (1817-1825).
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Twenty
One Star U.S. Flag, 1819 ~ 1820
The 21 Star Flag: This Flag became the Official
United States Flag on July 4th,1819. A star was added for the admission of Illinois
(December 3rd, 1818) and was to last for just one year.
The only President to serve under this flag was James
Monroe (1817-1825).
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Twenty
Three Star U.S. Flag, 1820 ~ 1822
The 23 star Flag: This Flag became the Official
United States Flag on July 4th, 1820. Two stars were added for the
admission of Alabama (the 22nd state on December 14th, 1819) and Maine
(the 23rd state on March 15, 1820) and was to last for 2 years.
The only President to serve under this flag was James
Monroe (1817-1825).
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Twenty
Four Star U.S. Flag, 1822 ~ 1836
The 24 Star Flag: This Flag became the Official
United States Flag on July 4th,1822. A star was added for the admission of Missouri
(August 10th, 1821) and was to last for fourteen years.
The Presidents who served under this flag included James
Monroe (1817-1825), John Quincy Adams (1825-1829), and Andrew Jackson
(1829-1837).
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Twenty
Five Star U.S. Flag, 1836 ~ 1837
The 25 Star Flag: This Flag became the Official
United States Flag on July 4th, 1836. A star was added for the admission of
Arkansas (June 15th, 1836) and was to last for just one year.
The two Presidents to serve under this flag were Andrew
Jackson (1829-1837) and Martin Van Buren (1837-1841).
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Twenty
Six Star U.S. Flag, 1837 ~ 1845
The 26 Star Flag: This Flag became the Official
United States Flag on July 4th, 1837. A star was added for the admission of
Michigan (January 26th,1837) and was to last for 8 years.
The four Presidents to serve under this flag were;
Martin Van Buren (1837-1841), William Henry Harrison (1841), John Tyler
(1841-1845), and James Polk (1845-1849).
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Twenty
Seven Star U.S. Flag, 1845 ~ 1846
The 27 star Flag: This Flag became the Official
United States Flag on July 4th, 1845. A star was added for the admission of
Florida and was to last for only 1 year.
The only President to serve under this flag was James
Polk (1845-1849).
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Twenty
Eight Star U.S. Flag, 1846 ~ 1847
The 28 Star Flag: This Flag became the Official
United States Flag on July 4th, 1846. A star was added for the admission of
Texas (December 29th, 1845) and was to last for only 1 year.
The only President to serve under this flag was James
Polk (1845-1849).
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Twenty
Nine Star U.S. Flag, 1847 ~ 1848
The 29 star Flag: This Flag became the Official
United States Flag on July 4th, 1847. A star was added for the admission of
Iowa (December 28th, 1846) and was to last for only 1 year.
The only President to serve under this flag was James
Polk (1845-1849).
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Thirty
Star U.S. Flag, 1848 ~ 1851
The 30 star Flag: This Flag became the Official
United States Flag on July 4th, 1848. A star was added for the admission of
Wisconsin (May 29th, 1848) and was to last for 3 years.
The three Presidents to serve under this flag were;
James Polk (1845-1849), Zachary Taylor (1849-1850),and Millard Fillmore
(1850-1853).
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Thirty
One Star U.S. Flag, 1851 ~ 1858
The 31 Star Flag: This Flag became the Official
United States Flag on July 4th 1851. A star was added for the admission of California
(September 9th, 1850) and was to last for seven years.
The three Presidents who served under this flag were;
Millard Fillmore (1850-1853), Franklin Pierce (1853-1857), and James
Buchanan (1857-1861).
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Thirty
Two Star U.S. Flag, 1858 ~ 1859
The 32 Star Flag: This Flag became the Official
United States Flag on July 4th, 1858. A star was added for the admission of
Minnesota (May 11, 1858) and was to last for just one year.
The only President to serve under this flag was James
Buchanan (1857-1861).
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Thirty
Three Star U.S. Flag, 1859 ~ 1861
The 33 Star Flag: This Flag became the Official
United States Flag on July 4th, 1859. A star was added for the admission of
Oregon (February 14, 1859) and was to last for 2 years.
The two Presidents to serve under this flag were James
Buchanan (1857-1861) and Abraham Lincoln (1861-1865).
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your 33 Star Flag size here.
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Thirty
Four Star U.S. Flag, 1861 ~ 1863
The 34 Star FlagThis Flag became the Official
United States Flag on July 4th, 1861. A star was added for the admission of
Kansas (January 29th, 1861) and was to last for 2 years.
The only President to serve under this flag was Abraham
Lincoln (1861-1865).
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your 34 Star Flag size here.
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Thirty
Five Star U.S. Flag, 1863 ~ 1865
The 35 Star Flag: This Flag became the Official
United States Flag on July 4th, 1863. A star was added for the admission of
West Virginia (June 20th, 1863) and was to last for 2 years.
The two Presidents to serve under this flag were Abraham
Lincoln (1861-1865) and Andrew Johnson (1865-1869).
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your 35 Star Flag size here.
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Thirty
Six Star U.S. Flag, 1865 ~ 1867
The 36 Star Flag: This Flag became the Official
United States Flag on July 4th, 1865. A star was added for the admission of
Nevada (October 31st, 1864) and was to last for 2 years.
The only President to serve under this flag was Andrew
Johnson (1865-1869).
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your 36 Star Flag size here.
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Thirty
Seven Star U.S. Flag, 1867 ~ 1877
The 37 Star Flag: This Flag became the Official
United States Flag on July 4th 1867. A star was added for the admission of Nebraska
(March 1st,1867) and was to last for ten years.
The three Presidents who served under this flag were;
Andrew Johnson (1865-1869), Ulysses S. Grant (1869-1877), and Rutherford B.
Hayes (1877-1881).
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your 37 Star Flag size here.
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Thirty
Eight Star U.S. Flag, 1877 ~ 1890
The 38 Star Flag: This Flag became the Official
United States Flag on July 4th, 1877. A star was added for the admission of
Colorado (August 1st 1876) and was to last for 13 years.
The five Presidents to serve under this flag were;
Rutherford B. Hayes (1877-1881), James A. Garfield (1881), Chester A.
Arthur (1881-1885), Grover Cleveland (1885-1889), and Benjamin Harrison
(1889-1893).
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your 38 Star Flag size here.
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Forty
Three Star U.S. Flag, 1890 ~ 1891
The 43 Star Flag: This Flag became the Official
United States Flag on July 4th, 1890. Five stars were added for the
admission of North Dakota (the 39th State on November 2nd,1889), South
Dakota (the 40th State on November 2nd,1889), Montana (the 41st
State on November 8th,1889), Washington (the 42nd State on November
11th,1889), and Idaho (the 43rd State on July 3rd, 1890) and was to
last for just 1 year.
The only President to serve under this flag was Benjamin
Harrison (1889-1893).
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your 43 Star Flag size here.
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Forty
Four Star U.S. Flag, 1891 ~ 1896
The 44 Star Flag: This Flag became the Official
United States Flag on July 4th, 1891. A star was added for the admission of
Wyoming (July 10, 1890) and was to last for 5 years.
The Presidents to serve under this flag were Benjamin
Harrison (1889-1893) and Grover Cleveland (1893-1897).
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your 44 Star Flag size here.
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Forty
Five Star U.S. Flag, 1896 ~ 1908
The 45 Star Flag: This Flag became the Official
United States Flag on July 4th, 1896. A star was added for the admission of
Utah on January 4th, 1896, and was to last for 12 years.
The Presidents to serve under this flag were Grover
Cleveland (1893-1897), William McKinley (1897-1901),and Theodore Roosevelt
(1901-1909).
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your 45 Star Flag size here.
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Forty
Six Star U.S. Flag, 1908 ~ 1912
The 46 Star Flag: On July 4,1908, the U.S. flag
grew to 46 stars with the addition to the Union of Oklahoma
(November 16, 1907). This was the official flag for 4 years.
Theodore Roosevelt (1901-1909) and William H. Taft
(1909-1913) served as President under the 46 star flag.
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your 46 Star Flag size here.
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Forty Eight Star U.S. Flag, 1912 ~
1959
The 48 Star Flag: On July 4,1912, the U.S. flag grew
to 48 stars with the addition of New Mexico (January 6th, 1912) and Arizona
(February 14, 1912). This flag was official for 47 years, longer than any
other flag before it, through two World Wars and the emergence of the United
States of America as the leading nation of the world.
Eight
Presidents served under this flag; William H. Taft (1909-1913), Woodrow
Wilson (1913-1921), Warren Harding (1921-1923), Calvin Coolidge (1923-1929),
Herbert Hoover (1929-1933), Franklin D. Roosevelt (1933-1945), Harry S.Truman
(1945-1953), Dwight D. Eisenhower (1953-1961)
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your 48 Star Flag size here.
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Forty
Nine Star U.S. Flag, 1959 ~ 1960
The 49 Star Flag: On January 3rd,1959, Alaska
was formally granted statehood placing the 49th star on our Flag. The
49-Star flag was official for only one year, from July 4th, 1959, until
July 4th, 1960.
On July 4th, 1960, our current 50-Star Flag was born,
after Hawaii achieved its Statehood on January 3rd, 1959.
President Eisenhower was the only President to serve
under this flag.
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