U.S. Flag with 48 Stars - Historical American Flag Design #1816897 (License: Personal Use)

This version of the U.S. flag features 48 white five-pointed stars arranged in nine rows on a navy blue canton, alongside 13 alternating red and white stripes representing the original colonies. It was official from July 4, 1912, after New Mexico and Arizona achieved statehood, and remained in use until July 4, 1959, when Alaska became the 49th state. The design reflects a period of significant national growth, industrialization, and global engagement.

Commonly used in historical articles, educational resources, museum exhibits, and patriotic content covering early-to-mid 20th century U.S. history; matches user intent for learning about flag evolution, vintage Americana, or WWII-era symbolism.