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Why did the US add the last two stars on the flag?

The final two stars were added to the flag to represent Alaska and Hawaii.


Which was the last state to be added to the American flag?

hawaii! :)


How many flags have been made since the origianl flag?

In total, there have been 27 revisions to the American flags because of added stars alone! The last addition to the flag was on July 4th, 1960 when the flag went from having 49 stars to 50 stars.


What was the last two states added to the American flag?

Hawaii and Alaska


Last two states added to the American flag?

Hawaii and Alaska


Who made the 50 star flag and why?

The flag developed over time. Francis Hopkins designed the first flag for the navy in1776 and Congress has recognized him as the designer ( not Ross). When the United States began there were 13 stars, but as states were added so were stars. The last two stars were added in 1959 when Alaska and Hawaii were added.


What do the stripes and stars on the American flag mean?

The stars on the American flag represent the number of states in the Union. For that reason, the appearance of the American flag has changed many times over the years. The original flag, known as "Old Glory," displayed 13 stars to represent the original 13 states when the nation declared its independence from Great Britain in 1776. Today's flag has 50 stars because there are now 50 states. The last two stars were added in 1959, when Alaska and Hawaii joined the Union, bringing the number of states -- and the number of stars on the flag -- from 48 to the present 50. The flag has not changed since then. The stripes represent the 13 original colonies.


What year were the last two stars added on the flag?

In 1959 Hawaii became the last state joined to the United States, and then the star was added.


Is there 47 stars on the American flag?

No, there are not 47 stars on the American flag. The flag currently features 50 stars, representing the 50 states of the United States. The stars are arranged in nine rows of alternating five and six stars. The design has been in use since July 4, 1960, when Hawaii became the last state to join the Union.


How many stars were in the 1957 American flag?

The 1957 American flag had 50 stars, representing the 50 states of the United States. The design featuring these stars was adopted on July 4, 1960, but the flag was in use prior to that date with 50 stars, as Hawaii became the last state to join the Union in 1959. Thus, by 1957, the flag was already reflecting the addition of Hawaii.


What did the stars and stripes mean on the colonial American flag?

The stars on the American flag represent the number of states in the Union. For that reason, the appearance of the American flag has changed many times over the years. The original flag, known as "Old Glory," displayed 13 stars to represent the original 13 states when the nation declared its independence from Great Britain in 1776. Today's flag has 50 stars because there are now 50 states. The last two stars were added in 1959, when Alaska and Hawaii joined the Union, bringing the number of states -- and the number of stars on the flag -- from 48 to the present 50. The flag has not changed since then. The stripes represent the 13 original colonies.


How many times American flag has been modified?

The American flag has been modified 27 times since its inception in 1777. The most significant changes occurred as new states were added to the Union, leading to the addition of stars. The current design, featuring 50 stars and 13 stripes, was adopted on July 4, 1960, after Hawaii became the last state to join.