i still have one that isn't printed, all the individual stripes and all the stars stitched together and on
Maybe next year, they can burn all of Nike's unsold Betsy Ross shoes.
-PJ
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.
A much rarer flag would be the 47 star flag, valid from Jan. 6, 1912 (NM) to Feb. 14, 1912 (AZ).
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.
“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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i still have one that isn't printed, all the individual stripes and all the stars stitched together and onKeep it for when California and New Jersey are kicked out of the union.
I’m still looking for the 57-star flag.
48 stars? Why, that’s almost 3.7 times as racist as Betsy Ross’s flag.
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.
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.
Pretty good Catch,
Flags a Great!
I display the 48 star flag, flying on my balcony today big old 5x8
My in-laws have a 48 star flag, unfurled since the day it was given to their grandmother at the military funeral for their grandfather. I’ll bet there are a lot of them like that in attics around the country.
We’ve got one in pristine shape. Wife’s dad had it from WWII.
I’d like to see the American flag simplified and go back to thirteen stars for the original thirteen colonies but in a Solomon’s Seal pattern (that’s the one you see over the eagle on the back of a dollar bill), but that’s just me.
I don’t know how rare 48-star flags are. I have one. It draped the casket of my uncle, a sailor killed in action in WWII. It’s flying outside my window as I type (I know ... in violation of flag etiquette. But the sentimental significance overrides mere protocol.)
that was awhile ago- obama went to like 58 states when he toured the country
“I’ve now been in 57 states — I think one left to go.” Obama
Why is a 48 star flag around for 56+ years called rare .
Rare is a 49 star flag.
My grandad has one; heavy cotton and only flies it on Flag Day.
When I was in grammar school, all of the flags were 48 star flags. This was in the 1960s. Our city didn’t buy new flags very often.