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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.
- Music Sheet, "Abraham Lincoln's Funeral March," 1865 - Abraham Lincoln's assassination on April 15, 1865 plunged Americans into deep mourning. This sheet music's somber composition and illustrated cover helped people to understand the tragic event. Printed in Detroit, it may have been used during that city's public mourning ceremony held April 25, 1865. The artist added a border depicting black cloth-draped U.S. flags and laurel leaves in the shape of a wreath around Lincoln's head.
- 1865
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Music Sheet, "Abraham Lincoln's Funeral March," 1865
Abraham Lincoln's assassination on April 15, 1865 plunged Americans into deep mourning. This sheet music's somber composition and illustrated cover helped people to understand the tragic event. Printed in Detroit, it may have been used during that city's public mourning ceremony held April 25, 1865. The artist added a border depicting black cloth-draped U.S. flags and laurel leaves in the shape of a wreath around Lincoln's head.
- Barney Oldfield Driving a Christie Race Car at Ascot Speedway, March 5, 1916 -
- March 05, 1916
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Barney Oldfield Driving a Christie Race Car at Ascot Speedway, March 5, 1916
- "Goddess of Liberty" Weathervane, 1867-1872 - Weathervanes point into the direction of the wind. This helped viewers anticipate weather changes before local forecasts became common after 1920. Functional weathervanes required a basic pointing device and directional arms, but manufacturers added decorative elements, or ornaments, to appeal to consumer interests. Patriotic symbols became common around the time of the Civil War. This figure carried the 32-star flag adopted in 1858.
- 1867-1872
- Collections - Artifact
"Goddess of Liberty" Weathervane, 1867-1872
Weathervanes point into the direction of the wind. This helped viewers anticipate weather changes before local forecasts became common after 1920. Functional weathervanes required a basic pointing device and directional arms, but manufacturers added decorative elements, or ornaments, to appeal to consumer interests. Patriotic symbols became common around the time of the Civil War. This figure carried the 32-star flag adopted in 1858.
- Oil Painting, "Fun On the Fourth" by Tompkins H. Matteson, 1840-1850 -
- 1840-1850
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Oil Painting, "Fun On the Fourth" by Tompkins H. Matteson, 1840-1850
- People Gathered on a Porch Decorated for the Fourth of July, circa 1910 -
- circa 1910
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People Gathered on a Porch Decorated for the Fourth of July, circa 1910
- Souvenir Silk Picture, "Birth of Our Nation's Flag," from Panama-Pacific International Exposition, 1915 - The Panama-Pacific International Exposition celebrated the 1914 completion of the Panama Canal and the 400th anniversary of the discovery of the Pacific Ocean. Nearly nineteen million people visited San Francisco, recently recovered from a devastating 1906 earthquake, during the fair in 1915. Many returned home with mementos of the exhibition, such as this patriotic souvenir.
- 1915
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Souvenir Silk Picture, "Birth of Our Nation's Flag," from Panama-Pacific International Exposition, 1915
The Panama-Pacific International Exposition celebrated the 1914 completion of the Panama Canal and the 400th anniversary of the discovery of the Pacific Ocean. Nearly nineteen million people visited San Francisco, recently recovered from a devastating 1906 earthquake, during the fair in 1915. Many returned home with mementos of the exhibition, such as this patriotic souvenir.
- "Peace and Unity" Candlelight Vigil at Henry Ford Museum, September 19, 2001 - On September 19, 2001, a little more than a week after the devastating terrorist attacks on America, the Dearborn community with its large Arab American community held a "Peace and Unity Candlelight Vigil" on the grounds of The Henry Ford. Dearborn's diverse citizenry joined together to mourn the victims, condemn the attacks, and show national and community solidarity against those who sought division.
- September 19, 2001
- Collections - Artifact
"Peace and Unity" Candlelight Vigil at Henry Ford Museum, September 19, 2001
On September 19, 2001, a little more than a week after the devastating terrorist attacks on America, the Dearborn community with its large Arab American community held a "Peace and Unity Candlelight Vigil" on the grounds of The Henry Ford. Dearborn's diverse citizenry joined together to mourn the victims, condemn the attacks, and show national and community solidarity against those who sought division.
- Lobby, The Detroit News Building, Detroit, Michigan -
- circa 1917
- Collections - Artifact
Lobby, The Detroit News Building, Detroit, Michigan
- "Peace and Unity" Candlelight Vigil at Henry Ford Museum, September 19, 2001 - On September 19, 2001, a little more than a week after the devastating terrorist attacks on America, the Dearborn community with its large Arab American community held a "Peace and Unity Candlelight Vigil" on the grounds of The Henry Ford. Dearborn's diverse citizenry joined together to mourn the victims, condemn the attacks, and show national and community solidarity against those who sought division.
- September 19, 2001
- Collections - Artifact
"Peace and Unity" Candlelight Vigil at Henry Ford Museum, September 19, 2001
On September 19, 2001, a little more than a week after the devastating terrorist attacks on America, the Dearborn community with its large Arab American community held a "Peace and Unity Candlelight Vigil" on the grounds of The Henry Ford. Dearborn's diverse citizenry joined together to mourn the victims, condemn the attacks, and show national and community solidarity against those who sought division.