How many stars were on the American Flag when George Washington became president?

Answer 1

thirteen, but the reason you often see funny american flags from revolutionary times is because there was no set design for the 13 stars. that resulted in some pretty creative flagmakers who put the stars into a circle, even rows, uneven rows, and even all over the place!

Answer 2

Thirteen, for the thirteen original colonies which became the first thirteen states.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

13=13 colonies.