49 Star Flag Flown Over US Capitol Building

49 Star Flag Flown Over US Capitol Building:
$2500.00

Up for sale is a vintage 49 Star United States Flag that was flown over the Capitol of the United States in 1959. On January 3, 1959, Alaska was formally granted statehood placing the 49th star on our Flag. An Executive Order of President Eisenhower provided for the arrangement of the stars in seven rows of seven stars each, staggered horizontally and vertically. The 49-Star Flag was official for only one year, until July 4, 1960, when Hawaii achieved its Statehood and the 50-Star Flag was born. President Eisenhower was the only President to serve under this Flag.

This particular Flag is accompanied by a letter (including a carbon copy) signed by J. George Stewart, Architect of the Capitol, dated July 14, 1959, delivering the Flag to Representative Joel Broyhill of Virginia. The letter explains that the Flag was to be presented to Mrs. L.V. Compton of Arlington, Virginia. The Flag includes its original box and and the original envelope that included the letter from the Architect of the Capitol.

Please ask any questions before purchasing as all sales will be final and I cannot accept any returns. This item will be shipped by Priority Mail free of charge. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to own a piece of American history.

49 Star Flag Flown Over US Capitol Building:
$2500.00

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