The 26 Star Flag 1837
          
          
        This Flag became the Official United States Flag on July 4, 1837. A star was added for the admission of 
        
        This was the official flag for for 8 years. The four Presidents to serve under this flag were; Martin Van Buren  (1837-1841), William Henry Harrison  (1841), John Tyler  (1841-1845), and James Polk  (1845-1849).