Fact 2 of 50 About Hawaii – When the flag with the 50th Star First Flew

Posted on Sat, Jul 4, 2009 by Sheila

Though Hawaii became a state in 1959, it wasn’t until July 4, 1960 that the new flag with all 50 stars flew for the first time throughout the country.

Speaking of July 4th, I’d like to wish you a happy Independence Day. If you’re lucky enough to be in Hawaii today, you’ll find many opportunities to celebrate the day in these listings:

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2 Responses to “Fact 2 of 50 About Hawaii – When the flag with the 50th Star First Flew”

jerry sullivan says:

July 4, 2009 at 9:34 pm

Happy July 4th….jerry

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Karen of Honolulu says:

August 2, 2010 at 1:40 pm

Sheila I thought since you posted the subject of the flag you might like to read the story behind it from the Hawaiians perspective and what we tell the visitors at the museum when they look at this quilt.
http://holoholohawaii.blogspot.com/2010/03/right-to-fly-flag.html

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