Why only 48 Stars?
At the beginning of Daredevil S2E7 - Semper Fidelis, why are there 48 stars on the US flag behind Frank Castle as he enters the courtroom? Is this something which is specific to New York? Or is this some kind of statement?
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Note how the flag is displayed; fully extended on the wall. This tells me the flag is not "current" to the episode, as it is actually US law that flags must fall freely (read Section C of the Respect For The Flag code).
Since the US had only 48 states as recently as 1959, it is likely the courthouse was either built before that year and carried the 48-star flag, or the display piece is meant to reflect US history (much like Confederate flags adorned some southern states court houses until recently). Either way, it's clear that the flag is just that; a display piece.
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Why are there only 49 stars on the American flag?
The President stated a preference for seven staggered rows of seven stars and those at the meeting concurred that this kind of arrangement would easily allow for the addition of the 50th star. The Committee formally submitted their designs for the 49-star flag on December 30, 1958.Is it OK to fly a 48 star flag?
A: It is perfectly okay to use a Flag with 48 stars, or any other \u201cofficial\u201d Flag of the United States, during its progression to today. It is preferable to fly the current Flag, but not disrespectful or out of code to fly any of our country's official Flags.When did they stop making 48 star flags?
The 48-star flag was in use from 1912 to 1959, the second longest-used U.S. flag. The current U.S. flag is the longest-used flag, having surpassed the 1912 version in 2007.How rare is a 48 star flag?
After the 13 star flag, the 48 star flag is probably the most common, followed by the 45 and 46 star variations. The 48 star version is so common that unless a flag can be demonstrated to have been closely associated with a famous event or person, it is unlikely to have much value.Why are there only 48 stars on the American flag?
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