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President Eisenhower signed the proclamation making Hawaii the 50th state on August 21, 1959. Eisenhower also unveiled the new U.S. flag, though it wouldn't be official until the following year on July

Hawaii becomes 50th state | August 21, 1959

The modern United States received its crowning star when
President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a proclamation
admitting Hawaii into the Union as the 50th state.

The president also issued an order for an American flag
featuring 50 stars arranged in staggered rows: five six-star
rows and four five-star rows. The new flag became official
July 4, 1960.

Hawaii became a state 49 years ago today - Hawaii Magazine

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