The National Symbol
Even as the war raged to determine the fate of the United States, new states sought admission to the Union. In 1863, West Virginia became the 35th state. This United States flag, printed as a color woodcut on linen, was created between the admission of Nevada as the 36th state on October 31, 1864, and the addition of the 37th state, Nebraska, in 1867—after the continuing existence of the United States of America had been assured.
Even as the war raged to determine the fate of the United States, new states sought admission to the Union. In 1863, West Virginia became the 35th state. This United States flag, printed as a color woodcut on linen, was created between the admission of Nevada as the 36th state on October 31, 1864, and the addition of the 37th state, Nebraska, in 1867—after the continuing existence of the United States of America had been assured.