The U.S. used a 48-star flag for 47 years until Alaska gained statehood in this year
[DOC] [TLE] Evolution of the American Flag - United States Flag [PAR] Through the years the number of stars in the canton has increased with the 
addition .... 3 months before the flag became official, a 36-star flag was used to 
cushion ... D. Eisenhower served under this flag; Purchase a 48-star American 
Stick Flag ... Hawaii would gain statehood after Alaska, and designed a 50-star 
flag for his... [DOC] [TLE] Jeff Bridgman Antique Flags and Painted Furniture - 48 STARS IN ... [PAR] 48 star American national parade flag, printed on coarse cotton, with an ...