49th Star Alaska Statehood, New Flag, Official (1959)
1959 · Newsreel · 1 min
Synopsis
(1) Ike signed proclamation in White House, 49th star added to new staggered star design(partial newsreel).
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★★★ · 7 X 7 = ?? · Christine Hennig · 2007-11-28
This newsreel story shows us President Eisenhower signing the bill that made Alaska a state. Then we get to see flag manufacturer’s wrestle with the problem of making a 49-star flag that looks nice and symmetrical. They come up with a solution, one that would almost immediately become obsolete when Hawaii was granted statehood. I bet those flags sell for a lot on Ebay today. Ratings: Camp/Humor Value: ***. Weirdness: **. Historical Interest: ****. Overall Rating: ***.