The Seventeenth United States Flag (1863-1865)
The 1863 Flag, the 35 Star Flag


LENGTH OF TIME IN USE: 2 Years




THE 35-STAR FLAG: This Flag became the Official United States Flag on July 4th, 1863. A star was added for the admission of West Virginia.


STATES REPRESENTED BY THIS FLAG:

(35th) West Virginia - June 20, 1863


PRESIDENTS SERVING UNDER THIS FLAG:

Abraham Lincoln (1861-1865)
Andrew Johnson (1865-1869)



Last Updated: August 17, 2004
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