President Trump’s inauguration flags

Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th President of the United States of America will take place against a backdrop of 7.5-metre banners symbolising the history and unity of the country

U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts will administer the Oath of Office

Betsy Ross flag: Thirteen stars and stripes represent the original 13 colonies that rebelled against the British Crown to become the first states of the Union in 1776

27-star flag: Became the official U.S. flag on July 4, 1845 when a star was added to mark the admittance of Florida – Trump’s home state. Flag lasted only one year

50-star flag: Ordered by President Dwight D. Eisenhower to mark the admittance of Hawaii in 1959. President Trump will be the 13th president to serve under this flag

Sources: U.S. Senate, Dixie Flag and Banner
Pictures: Getty Images, Newscom
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