Because 2 more states had joined the union, the number of stars on the U.S. flag was changed to this in 1795
In 1795, the number of stars and stripes was increased from 13 to 15 (to 
reflect... [DOC] [TLE] 15 Star Flag - (1795-1818) (U.S.) - CRW Flags Inc. [PAR] Mar 21, 2015 ...