Military: United States of America Flag, 48 Stars (1912-1959): Carl Wayne Gray Genealogies

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United States of America Flag, 48 Stars (1912-1959)

In 1912, two stars were added to the United States flag, representing Arizona and New Mexico, bringing the total number of stars to 48. They were arranged in six rows of eight stars each. American fighting men would fight under this flag during four wars: World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the beginning of the Vietnam War. (In 1959, a star was added for Alaska, and in 1960, a star was added for Hawaii making 50 stars today)

Source: http://loeser.us/flags/wwii.html

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