Fortunate find: Rare 48-star flag found during retirement ceremony

Austin Daily Herald ^ | June 25, 2019 | Mike Stoll

[Political Junkie Too]

The VFW and American Legion posts hold respectful Flag Retirement Ceremonies all over the country on Flag Day in June, July 4th and other times throughout the year.

Maybe next year, they can burn all of Nike's unsold Betsy Ross shoes.

-PJ

[Dilbert San Diego]

Well, per Colin Kaepernick criteria, that flag has to go, because it was our flag from 1912 to 1959. This was during the era of segregation and Jim Crow laws. So that flag will offend his sensibilities. Since the likes of Colin Kaepernick apparently have veto power over flag displays, that flag will not be allowed.

I wish I were sarcastic but not really given the events with Colin and the Nike shoe display of the Betsy Ross flag.

[Political Junkie Too]

Yes, that was the era when we put the Japanese into concentration camps.

-PJ

[VanShuyten]

A much rarer flag would be the 47 star flag, valid from Jan. 6, 1912 (NM) to Feb. 14, 1912 (AZ).

[hanamizu]

I can’t imagine a 48-star flag would be considered rare. Now a 49-star flag, that would be a rarity—only used for one year July, ‘59 to July, ‘60. Not many were even made since everyone knew Hawaii would make 50.

[gunnyg]

“Rare 48-star flag”
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Things are becoming more-n-more rare faster-n-faster aren’t they????????
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GyG@PlanetWTF????
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[Chode]

i still have one that isn't printed, all the individual stripes and all the stars stitched together and on

[VanDeKoik]

Keep it for when California and New Jersey are kicked out of the union.

[Cowboy Bob]

I’m still looking for the 57-star flag.

[Telepathic Intruder]

48 stars? Why, that’s almost 3.7 times as racist as Betsy Ross’s flag.

[Kickass Conservative]

Rarer still is the 57 State Flag.

[Political Junkie Too]

Who knew that all those people were clamoring to join the racism club?

-PJ

[VanShuyten]

Forgot this:

http://jeffbridgman.com/html/antiqueflags.htm

[ladyjane]

Yes, that was the era when we put the Japanese into concentration camps.

It also was the era when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, tortured their POWs and executed them.

[BudgieRamone]

Didn’t think it was that rare, my great uncle Fred’s (from his casket) is a 48. I had it in my storage for years, until mom said something about it, thinking it was lost. it had the embroidered stars and was in perfect shape.

[Maudeen]

Good for this scout leader!

Everyone, make it a point to check out the condition of the flags in your schools. Many of you will be more than amazed at what you find (Torn, dirty, not holding a respected place in the classroom or not even present at all!)

I called it to our American Legion Post’s attention. They replaced the outdoor flag, too, that was all tattered and torn.

Both of our parents were WWII Veterans and we are thankful they instilled in us the love for God, Family, and Country.

[Political Junkie Too]

My point was that it wasn't concentration camps, as per AOC.

-PJ

[Big Red Badger]

Pretty good Catch,
Flags a Great!

[Jolla]

I display the 48 star flag, flying on my balcony today big old 5x8

[Karoo]

“I can’t imagine a 48-star flag would be considered rare.”

I know. I was alive then, so that makes me rare.