Alaska's star was added to the United States of America's flag in 1959. Hawaii was added to the flag in 1960.
Alaska and Hawaii were the last two to join the union.
Alaska
Because with their size, population and importance to the Nation, they deserved to be represented as full partners in the affairs of the United States.
Alaska and Hawaii brought the total number of states to 50.
Dwight Eisenhower.
Hawaii and Alaska
1974
Alaska and Hawaii were added in 1959.
Hawaii and Alaska
Hawaii and Alaska
1958. Alaska and Hawaii were added in 59.