How many stars were on the u. s. flag in 1958, before alaska and hawaii were admitted into the union? 40 48 39 45

There are 50 states in the United States of America, today. Without Alaska and Hawaii that would make an equation of 50-2. 50-2=48. So in 1958, there were 48 stars.

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