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- Barnicoat Fire Association Memorial Day Ribbon, 1889 - Memorial Day began soon after the Civil War as a time to remember U.S. military service members who sacrificed their lives for their country. The idea spread to community service organizations--like local fire associations--who observed memorial days to honor fallen members. Dates for these memorial days were usually set to avoid conflicting with the national observance.
- 1889
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Barnicoat Fire Association Memorial Day Ribbon, 1889
Memorial Day began soon after the Civil War as a time to remember U.S. military service members who sacrificed their lives for their country. The idea spread to community service organizations--like local fire associations--who observed memorial days to honor fallen members. Dates for these memorial days were usually set to avoid conflicting with the national observance.
- "First Men on the Moon" Button and Ribbon, circa 1969 - On July 20, 1969, Apollo XI landed on the Moon. NASA astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin became the first men to walk on the Moon's surface, while Michael Collins orbited in the command module. The landing and the astronaut's first steps on the lunar surface captivated audiences watching the live telecast. Proud Americans purchased souvenirs to remember this historic event.
- July 20, 1969
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"First Men on the Moon" Button and Ribbon, circa 1969
On July 20, 1969, Apollo XI landed on the Moon. NASA astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin became the first men to walk on the Moon's surface, while Michael Collins orbited in the command module. The landing and the astronaut's first steps on the lunar surface captivated audiences watching the live telecast. Proud Americans purchased souvenirs to remember this historic event.
- Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) Forsyth Post at the 1908 Toledo, Ohio National Encampment Badge - The Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.), a Union veterans' organization formed in 1866, held state and national conventions or "encampments" where members could reunite with other Civil War veterans. Encampment attendees--sporting badges and other insignia--paraded through town, gathered at receptions, toured local attractions, and reminisced about shared wartime experiences. The G.A.R. sponsored these meetings for more than 80 years.
- September 03, 1908
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Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) Forsyth Post at the 1908 Toledo, Ohio National Encampment Badge
The Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.), a Union veterans' organization formed in 1866, held state and national conventions or "encampments" where members could reunite with other Civil War veterans. Encampment attendees--sporting badges and other insignia--paraded through town, gathered at receptions, toured local attractions, and reminisced about shared wartime experiences. The G.A.R. sponsored these meetings for more than 80 years.
- Columbian Exposition Souvenir Ribbon, 1893 - The World's Columbian Exposition celebrated the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's landing in America. More than 25 million visitors attended the Chicago fair in 1893. Many fairgoers returned home with souvenirs, such as this commemorative silk bookmark.
- 1893
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Columbian Exposition Souvenir Ribbon, 1893
The World's Columbian Exposition celebrated the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's landing in America. More than 25 million visitors attended the Chicago fair in 1893. Many fairgoers returned home with souvenirs, such as this commemorative silk bookmark.
- Woman's Relief Corps (W.R.C.) National Convention Delegate Ribbon, 1900 - In 1883, the Woman's Relief Corp (WRC) was recognized as an auxiliary organization to the Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.), a Civil War Union veterans' association. The WRC not only supported the G.A.R.'s mission to aid Union veterans, but also assisted former Army nurses and promoted patriotism through education. WRC conventions were usually held at the same time as the ones for the G.A.R.
- 1900
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Woman's Relief Corps (W.R.C.) National Convention Delegate Ribbon, 1900
In 1883, the Woman's Relief Corp (WRC) was recognized as an auxiliary organization to the Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.), a Civil War Union veterans' association. The WRC not only supported the G.A.R.'s mission to aid Union veterans, but also assisted former Army nurses and promoted patriotism through education. WRC conventions were usually held at the same time as the ones for the G.A.R.
- World War I Victory Medal and Ribbon Bar, 1919 -
- 1919
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World War I Victory Medal and Ribbon Bar, 1919
- "I Support Our Troops Operation Desert Storm" Ribbon, 1991 - Operation Desert Storm, the active combat phase of the 1990-91 Gulf War, began in January 1991. Iraq had sparked the conflict with an invasion of its oil-rich neighbor, Kuwait, in August 1990. The United States led a 42-country coalition, and, after an initial military buildup (Operation Desert Shield), quickly overran the Iraqi army, freeing Kuwait. A ceasefire began on February 28.
- 1991
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"I Support Our Troops Operation Desert Storm" Ribbon, 1991
Operation Desert Storm, the active combat phase of the 1990-91 Gulf War, began in January 1991. Iraq had sparked the conflict with an invasion of its oil-rich neighbor, Kuwait, in August 1990. The United States led a 42-country coalition, and, after an initial military buildup (Operation Desert Shield), quickly overran the Iraqi army, freeing Kuwait. A ceasefire began on February 28.
- Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) Losure Post, Wauseon, Ohio, Reunion Ribbon, 1899 - The Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.), a Union veterans' organization formed in 1866, held state and national conventions or "encampments" where members could reunite with other Civil War veterans. Encampment attendees--sporting badges and other insignia--paraded through town, gathered at receptions, toured local attractions, and reminisced about shared wartime experiences. The G.A.R. sponsored these meetings for more than 80 years.
- August 17, 1899
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Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) Losure Post, Wauseon, Ohio, Reunion Ribbon, 1899
The Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.), a Union veterans' organization formed in 1866, held state and national conventions or "encampments" where members could reunite with other Civil War veterans. Encampment attendees--sporting badges and other insignia--paraded through town, gathered at receptions, toured local attractions, and reminisced about shared wartime experiences. The G.A.R. sponsored these meetings for more than 80 years.
- Barnicoat Fire Association Boston, Memorial Day Ribbon, June 9, 1895 - Memorial Day began soon after the Civil War as a time to remember U.S. military service members who sacrificed their lives for their country. The idea spread to community service organizations--like local fire associations--who observed memorial days to honor fallen members. Dates for these memorial days were usually set to avoid conflicting with the national observance.
- June 09, 1895
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Barnicoat Fire Association Boston, Memorial Day Ribbon, June 9, 1895
Memorial Day began soon after the Civil War as a time to remember U.S. military service members who sacrificed their lives for their country. The idea spread to community service organizations--like local fire associations--who observed memorial days to honor fallen members. Dates for these memorial days were usually set to avoid conflicting with the national observance.
- Album of H. J. Heinz Company Postcards and Employee Event Programs, 1881-1939 - Company scrapbooks are often reminders of the company's history, significant moments in time, and the employees who worked there. This album, compiled by the H.J. Heinz Company, includes trade cards and postcards for various Heinz products, booklets and programs for conventions and anniversary dinners, salesmen manuals, and commemorative ribbons from conventions, conferences, and employee annual outings.
- 1881-1939
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Album of H. J. Heinz Company Postcards and Employee Event Programs, 1881-1939
Company scrapbooks are often reminders of the company's history, significant moments in time, and the employees who worked there. This album, compiled by the H.J. Heinz Company, includes trade cards and postcards for various Heinz products, booklets and programs for conventions and anniversary dinners, salesmen manuals, and commemorative ribbons from conventions, conferences, and employee annual outings.