| Flag of United States (1859-1861) | |
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| Adopted | July 4, 1859 |
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| Designed by | (unknown) |
| Proportions | 10:19 |
The 1859-1861 flag of the United States had 33 white five-pointed stars in its canton.
Symbolism[]
The 33 stars in the canton represent the 33 states at that time. Oregon was the 33rd state to gain statehood.
Flag History
1859-1861
1848-1851
Trivia[]
- This was the flag of the United States during the first few months of the American Civil War.