Friday, June 14
Today is National Flag Day
Since 1777, the design of the flag has been officially modified 26 times. For 47 years, the 48-star flag was in effect. In 1959, the 49-star version became official on July 4. President Eisenhower ordered the 50-star flag on August 21, 1959.
Robert G. Heft, 17, of Ohio designed the 50-star American flag. His was one of the more than 1,500 designs that were submitted to Eisenhower.
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