Events tagged with "50 stars"

Historical Events tagged with "50 stars"

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Arts & Culture

Debut of the 50-Star U.S. Flag in Philadelphia

July 4th, 1960 64 years ago

The 50-star flag of the United States was officially unveiled in Philadelphia during a ceremony coinciding with Independence Day celebrations. This new flag, symbolizing Hawaii's admission as the 50th state of the union, replaced the 49-star flag. The event featured a parade and was marked by patriotic fervor as citizens celebrated a new era of national representation. It was a significant moment for both American identity and the story of statehood.