when was the final star placed on the flag
This flag was short lived, as it was replaced by the modern 50 star flag on July 4, 1960, as Hawaii became our 50th state. This flag remains the flag of the United States today. The stars are placed in a staggered pattern . . . 5 rows have 6 stars, and 4 rows have 5 stars ( 5X6 + 4X5 = 50). It is a clever arrangement which creates an attractive flag.