The modern United States received its crowning star when
President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a proclamation
admitting Hawaii (Native spelling: Hawai‘i) into the Union
as the 50th state (above).
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.
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