Eventually, after more and more states entered the Union, the stars on the flag got to 48 and stayed that way for about 47 years, the longest time it had stayed at a certain number up to that time.
On July 4, 1960 the U.S. flag hit 50 stars after Hawaii and Alaska were added. Today we have had the 50-star flag for 57 years. This it makes it the longest official flag to date.
The colors of the flag also have meaning. The red stands for hardiness. The white stands for purity and innocence, while the blue stands for vigilance, perseverance and justice.
--DaCoot
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