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50-Star U.S. Flag POSTAGE STAMP Block of FOUR 1960
Issue Date: July 4, 1960
The last star of the current U.S. flag was added on July 4, 1960, to symbolize Hawaii’s admission as the 50th state. This stamp marks the first time a 50-star flag is pictured on a U.S. stamp.
The 50-Star Flag Marks Hawaii’s Admission to the Union
When Hawaii became the 50th state to join the Union on August 21, 1959, the nation’s flag needed to be updated from 49 to 50 stars.
POSTAGE STAMPS new & unused