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- United States Bicentennial Flag, circa 1976 - The American Revolution Bicentennial Commission evaluated graphic design proposals for an official logo for America's two-hundredth anniversary of independence. Bruce Blackburn submitted the winning design -- a traditional five-pointed star wrapped in modern red, white, and blue "bunting." The symbol appeared on souvenirs, postage stamps, and flags flown at government buildings around the country.
- circa 1976
- Collections - Artifact
United States Bicentennial Flag, circa 1976
The American Revolution Bicentennial Commission evaluated graphic design proposals for an official logo for America's two-hundredth anniversary of independence. Bruce Blackburn submitted the winning design -- a traditional five-pointed star wrapped in modern red, white, and blue "bunting." The symbol appeared on souvenirs, postage stamps, and flags flown at government buildings around the country.
- Political Banner, New York State Woman Suffrage Party, 1910 - This banner was carried in rallies and marches by members of the New York State Woman Suffrage Party. Reformers had been advocating giving women the vote since the 1840s. However, it was not until the passage of the 19th amendment in 1920 that women gained the vote.
- 1910
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Political Banner, New York State Woman Suffrage Party, 1910
This banner was carried in rallies and marches by members of the New York State Woman Suffrage Party. Reformers had been advocating giving women the vote since the 1840s. However, it was not until the passage of the 19th amendment in 1920 that women gained the vote.
- Confederate "Stars and Bars" Flag, 1861-1863 - The "Stars and Bars" was the Confederate States of America's first national flag, used from 1861-1863. But the design looked too much like the Federal "Stars and Stripes," so the Confederacy adopted a new flag in 1863. This small version of the "Stars and Bars" - handmade by a Southern woman - was sent north from Alabama by a Union soldier during the Civil War.
- 1861-1863
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Confederate "Stars and Bars" Flag, 1861-1863
The "Stars and Bars" was the Confederate States of America's first national flag, used from 1861-1863. But the design looked too much like the Federal "Stars and Stripes," so the Confederacy adopted a new flag in 1863. This small version of the "Stars and Bars" - handmade by a Southern woman - was sent north from Alabama by a Union soldier during the Civil War.
- Norwegian Flag Carried by Roald Amundsen During Navigation of the Northwest Passage and Presented to Mary P. Bruner, 1906 - Under the command of explorer Roald Amundsen, the <em>Gjoa</em> was the first ship to sail through the entire Northwest Passage. Amundsen and six crew members left Kristiania (present-day Oslo), Norway, in June 1903 and arrived at Nome, Alaska, in September 1906. Amundsen presented this small Norwegian flag to Mary Bruner, a resident of Nome, during a dinner reception in his honor.
- 1906
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Norwegian Flag Carried by Roald Amundsen During Navigation of the Northwest Passage and Presented to Mary P. Bruner, 1906
Under the command of explorer Roald Amundsen, the Gjoa was the first ship to sail through the entire Northwest Passage. Amundsen and six crew members left Kristiania (present-day Oslo), Norway, in June 1903 and arrived at Nome, Alaska, in September 1906. Amundsen presented this small Norwegian flag to Mary Bruner, a resident of Nome, during a dinner reception in his honor.
- Tumbler, 1860-1870 -
- 1860-1870
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Tumbler, 1860-1870
- Forty-Eight Star American Flag, 1935-1950 - American flags and patriotic symbols adorned much of the everyday material in the United States during the Second World War. Flags such as this one may have been displayed in home or office signaling support for American victory.
- 1935-1950
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Forty-Eight Star American Flag, 1935-1950
American flags and patriotic symbols adorned much of the everyday material in the United States during the Second World War. Flags such as this one may have been displayed in home or office signaling support for American victory.
- Daytona 500 Checkered Flag, 2011 - This checkered flag ended the 2011 Daytona 500 and gave Ford's racing program its 600th NASCAR Cup Series win. Trevor Bayne drove the winning #21 Ford Fusion for Wood Brothers Racing. The team, formed in 1950, is NASCAR's oldest and uses Ford Motor Company vehicles exclusively. Bayne signed the flag, as did Glen, Leonard, Len, and Eddie Wood.
- February 20, 2011
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Daytona 500 Checkered Flag, 2011
This checkered flag ended the 2011 Daytona 500 and gave Ford's racing program its 600th NASCAR Cup Series win. Trevor Bayne drove the winning #21 Ford Fusion for Wood Brothers Racing. The team, formed in 1950, is NASCAR's oldest and uses Ford Motor Company vehicles exclusively. Bayne signed the flag, as did Glen, Leonard, Len, and Eddie Wood.
- Hotel Plaza, Detroit, Michigan -
- circa 1915
- Collections - Artifact
Hotel Plaza, Detroit, Michigan
- "Trump Pence Make America Great Again! 2020" Flag - Going beyond the traditional yard sign, the Trump campaign began producing these flags during the 2016 presidential campaign. During Trump's presidency and subsequent reelection campaign, his supporters would fly the Trump flag at their homes and businesses, from their vehicles, and at his rallies, demonstrating their dedication to Trump and his cause.
- 2020
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"Trump Pence Make America Great Again! 2020" Flag
Going beyond the traditional yard sign, the Trump campaign began producing these flags during the 2016 presidential campaign. During Trump's presidency and subsequent reelection campaign, his supporters would fly the Trump flag at their homes and businesses, from their vehicles, and at his rallies, demonstrating their dedication to Trump and his cause.
- "Marquiscapa 99-5 (U.S. Flag)," by Richard Marquis, 1995 -
- 1995
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"Marquiscapa 99-5 (U.S. Flag)," by Richard Marquis, 1995