As White House backs DC statehood, here’s what 51-star flag could look like

On Tuesday, April 20, the White House said it is now “strongly supporting” Washington, DC gaining statehood.

The administration is endorsing the H.R. 51 WashingtonDC Admission Act, a bill that states, “ the commonwealth shall be admitted to the Union on an equal footing with the other states.”

To solidify the bill, Democrats would need the support of at least 10 GOP senators in order to get a DC statehood bill without obstructing the 60-vote filibuster.

With this news, people have taken to social media to showcase what they think a 51-star US flag would look like.

Check out the flags people created below.

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These two are similar in style to the United States flag representing the 13 colonies, created by Betsy Ross.

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[rebelmouse-image 28059963 caption="HBO\u2019s Watchmen 51-Star US Flag" alt="HBO's 51 Star US Flag" expand=1 original_size="960x506"] HBO’s Watchmen 51-Star US Flag

Another Redditor named u/114514 took the circle pattern a step further, putting it front and center.

[rebelmouse-image 28059964 caption="A 51-star US flag inspired by Robert Indiana\u2019s New Glory Banner" expand=1 original_size="960x576"] A 51-star US flag inspired by Robert Indiana’s New Glory Banner

Additionally, some have taken on the shape of a star and pentagram, which at times can be seen as an occult symbol.

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[rebelmouse-image 28059966 caption="E Plurubus Unum: a possible 51-star US flag" expand=1 original_size="800x421"] E Plurubus Unum: a possible 51-star US flag

Some examples were much closer to the flag Americans know and love:

[rebelmouse-image 28059967 caption="\u201cMy 51-Star US flag. I thought you guys might find interesting\u201d" expand=1 original_size="960x720"] “My 51-Star US flag. I thought you guys might find interesting”

[rebelmouse-image 28059968 caption="\u201cMy take at a 51 star US flag\u201d" expand=1 original_size="960x505"] “My take at a 51 star US flag”

Last but not least, a Redditor named r/vexillologycirclejerk posted an animated video of the American eagle heaving stars from the flag. How iconic.

What do you think a 51-star United States flag should look like?