# Was the 50-Star American Flag Designed for a B-Minus?

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Podcast: [Brian Kilmeade Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/brian-kilmeade-show-745158)
Published: 2026-06-26T19:06:00+00:00
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## Resource

Did a 17-year-old high school student actually design our current 50-star American flag just to fix a B-minus history grade? FOX News Senior Correspondent Eric Shawn joins Brian Kilmeade to reveal the incredible, untold tales behind his new FOX Nation series, "Crazy American History." Plus, the duo dive into the secret life of pirate Captain Kidd, his hidden Long Island treasure, and the forgotten pre-Washington president of the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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