The Air Force Association (AFA) is a non-profit, independent, professional military and aerospace education association promoting public understanding of aerospace power and the pivotal role it plays in the security of the nation.
This is an example of how a 51-star flag might look. The 51st state, in post-1959 American political discourse, is a phrase that refers to areas or locales that are â seriously or facetiously â considered candidates for U.S. statehood, joining the 50 states that presently compose the United States.
USA has 50 states since 1959. The flag has 50 stars, one for each state. The District of Columbia is a federal district, not a state. Many lists include DC and Puerto Rico, which makes for 52 states and other jurisdictions.