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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 2005

Page

10

American Gothic Turns 75 In Eldon Iowas Storied Face

The Grant Wood painting American Gothic marks 75 as Eldon Iowa welcomes visitors drawn to the two iconic figures and the house with the second story window. Critics alternately praised and ridiculed the work, which has become a nationwide emblem and a target for parodies and product tie ins. The dentist Byron McKeely and Wood's sister Nan served as models, while the artist sought Gothic style windows for a fitting backdrop.

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NCs Bill of Rights Returns Home After Long, Notorious Journey

The original Bill of Rights, sent by George Washington to North Carolina in 1789 and stolen during the Civil War era, has been recovered by federal marshals and returned to the Capitol. Tracing a 140 year odyssey through a Yankee soldier’s rucksack, an Indianapolis dealer, and a Connecticut antique shop, the fragile parchment now rests in Raleigh.

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