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The 1958 Flag Design Contest | Wilmington News
In 1958, as Alaska and Hawaii eyed statehood, America went flag-crazy—submitting over 1,900 designs for a new 50-star flag. From kids to creatives, everyone pitched wild, inventive layouts, but tradition and cost kept things familiar. President Eisenhower chose the classic alternating rows of six and five stars, preserving the flag’s symbolic roots while honoring the nation’s evolving identity. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report…
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