Flag of United States (1845-1846) | |
Adopted | July 4, 1845 |
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Designed by | (unknown) |
Proportions | 10:19 |
The 1845-1846 flag of the United States was adopted on July 4, 1845, and had 27 stars and 13 stripes.
Flag History
Symbolism[]
The 27 stars in the canton represent the 27 states at that time. Florida was the 27th state to gain statehood.