# @idahonationalguard on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CuPmFBeutUe
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/76059836-idahonationalguard-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2023-07-03T17:30:57.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Idaho National Guard (@idahonationalguard) — https://gondola.cc/idahonationalguard

## Caption

ON THIS DATE in 1890, Idaho became the 43rd state to join the Union. 

As a result, five stars were added to the flag on July 4, 1890, signifying the addition of Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Washington to the United States, bringing the number of stars to 43. The 43-star flag would only fly for one year as Wyoming become the 44th state just a week later on July 10, 1890, and a 44th star was added to the flag in 1891. 

1891 was also the year the Idaho National Guard was formally established, though we can trace our roots back to the 1860s.

This flag, one of the few remaining 1890 flags, is stored at the Idaho Military History Museum, along with other artifacts and vehicles showcasing the state's military history. #statehood #idahostate #idaho #idahome #idahohistory #idahohistorymuseum #flag #usflag #historyiscool #😎

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statehood, idahohistorymuseum, idahostate, idahome, usflag, idahohistory, historyiscool, flag, idaho

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