the United States (1908–1912)

Timeline

This flag is a former version of the United States.

1. 1777

   to 1795
   

   Thirteen-star flag adopted

   The Continental Congress adopted a flag with 13 stars and 13 stripes.

   crwflags.com · archives.gov

2. 1795

   to 1818
   

   Fifteen stars and stripes

   The flag changed to 15 stars and 15 stripes, reflecting the addition of Vermont and Kentucky.

   crwflags.com · wikipedia.org

3. 1818

   to 1819
   

   Thirteen stripes restored

   Congress restored 13 stripes, set the flag at 20 stars, and provided for a star to be added after each new state joined.

   govinfo.gov · crwflags.com

4. 1820

   to 1822
   

   Version used 1820–1822

   It had 23 stars and 13 stripes.

5. 1822

   to 1836
   

   Version used 1822–1836

   It had 24 stars and 13 stripes.

6. 1836

   to 1837
   

   Version used 1836–1837

   It had 25 stars and 13 stripes.

7. 1837

   to 1845
   

   Version used 1837–1845

   It had 26 stars and 13 stripes.

8. 1908

   to 1912
   

   Version used 1908–1912This flag

   It had 46 stars and 13 stripes.

9. Now
   Current flag