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12 • S ATURDAY , J UNE 13, 2015 Proud To Be An American S IUSLAW N EWS 38 Star Flag 20th Official U.S. Flag July 4, 1877 The 38-Star Flag: This Flag became the Official United States Flag on July 4th, 1877. A star was added for the admission of Colorado (August 1st 1876) and was to last for 13 years. The five Presidents to serve under this flag were; Rutherford B. Hayes (1877- 1881), James A. Garfield (1881), Chester A. Arthur (1881-1885), Grover Cleveland (1885-1889), and Benjamin Harrison (1889-1893). When the Flag is flown at half-staff, it should be first hoisted to the peak for an instant and then lowered to the half-staff position, half the distance between top and bottom of the staff. & SHEET METAL, INC. Fact: Of the five presidents who served in the Civil War, Rutherford B. Hayes was the only one in combat wounded. • Heating Systems • Heat Pumps • Sales / Service • Ductless Heat Pumps “Your Local Independent Trane Dealer” Florence’s Oldest & Largest Heating Contractor CCB#64 1645 Kingwood ~ Florence (541) 997-2422 www.trane.com 43 Star Flag 21st Official U.S. Flag July 4, 1890 The 43-Star Flag: This Flag became the Official United States Flag on July 4th, 1890. Five stars were added for the admission of North Dakota (the 39th State on November 2nd, 1889), South Dakota (the 40th State on November 2nd,1889), Montana (the 41st State on November 8th,1889), Washington (the 42nd State on November 11th,1889), and Idaho (the 43rd State on July 3rd, 1890) and was to last for just 1 year. The only President to serve under this flag was Benjamin Harrison (1889-1893). When the U.S. Flag is displayed from a wall, other than from a staff, display it flat, horizontally or vertically, union being the uppermost and the flag’s own right.
