The U.S. used a 48-star flag for 47 years until Alaska gained statehood in this year
... War (1950-53), until Alaska gained statehood in 1959 and the 49th star 
was... [DOC] [TLE] Jeff Bridgman Antique Flags and Painted Furniture - 47 STARS ... [PAR] 47 star American national parade flag, printed on cotton.