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The big dipper with the north star on a dark blue background.
It was Alaska.
The Hawaii flag is unique because it incorporates the Union Jack, reflecting the historical relationship between Hawaii and the United Kingdom. It features eight horizontal stripes representing the eight main Hawaiian Islands, with the blue field symbolizing the ocean. This design distinguishes it from other state flags in the U.S., as it is the only state flag to include a foreign national flag. The flag's design symbolizes Hawaii's rich cultural heritage and its connections to both the Pacific and the broader world.
Alaska's flag was designed by a 13 year old named Benny Benson from the Aleutians.
The current design was achieved with the addition of Hawaii as the 50th state.
they chose the design because there are many different people but they still wanted to have the colors red,white,and blue
8, 7 for the big dipper 1 for the north star
what did Hawaii flag look like when it was adopted
The state flag of Hawaii contains a representation of the British Union Jack. This design reflects Hawaii's historical relationship with the United Kingdom, particularly during the early 19th century when Hawaii was a kingdom and had ties with British interests. The flag features eight stripes representing the eight main islands of Hawaii, along with the Union Jack in the canton.
Alaska's star was added to the United States of America's flag in 1959. Hawaii was added to the flag in 1960.