The History of the United States Flag: From the Revolution to the Present, Including a Guide to Its Use and DisplayRecounts the history of the American flag and other symbols representing national sovereignty and illustrates the use and display of the flag. |
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FOREWORD by Roger Butterfield | 11 |
The Origin and Historic Development | 17 |
Additional Symbols of United States Sovereignty | 113 |
Copyright | |
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