The Stars and Stripes History From Albany Journal
An 18th century review traces flag evolution from Burgoyne surrender to 1795 1818 and 4 July 1826 updates. It notes symbolisms of stars and stripes, union circle, and meanings of colors, with references to Con tinental Congress acts and U S war history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
Burgoyne
Banker Fill
Continental Congress
United States
Great Britain
Ireland
Covenanters
Scotland
League and Covenant
Bofton
Congress
Union
Mexico
Ita Fulda
Stars and Stripes Rise Across the Nation
A patriotic 1861 proclamation from New York on April 13 urges unity and renewed vigor as ten thousand hands pledge to free the flag from forests to shores. The stirring call expresses hope and strength for every home and heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay
Ocean Shore
New York
Volunteer Rally by Illinois Private
A private in one of the Illinois companies writes about a volunteer rally. The piece notes collective action and local wartime mobilization efforts described in a personal account.
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Illnois
The Traitor's Wife in Philadelphia and West Point
A narrative of Miss Shippen and Benedict Arnold her husband. The tale begins in Philadelphia during the Revolution with Arnold courting Miss Shippen amid lavish gifts and debts. After Arnold’s plot to betray West Point is discovered, Washington’s discreet mercy and Mrs Arnold’s suffering are described, ending with her exile and return to England with her disgraced husband.
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Philadelphia
Andre
Mies Shippen
Benedict Arnold
Shippen
Arnold
Ilie
Dlis
Ueb
Worm
Miss Shippen
Maine
Judas
Sir Henry Clinton
New York
West Point
Washington
Hamilton
Henry Lee
Hartford
Come Andre
Jim
Lafayette
Krox
America
Hia
England
End of a Loyal Wife’s Life in London
The narrative recounts a woman barred by hatred from her American husband, choosing to remain overseas. She never returned to England’s green hills, died in London eleven years after a U S visit, and rests far from childhood friends. Her life moved from brightness to storm, ending in peace and purity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
London
United States
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The
Albany Evening Journal
History OF the Stars and Stripes
Alfred B. Street
Xeas
Rhine
Holland
Meuse
Waal
Quetelot
Belgium
Tropics
Hitchcock
New England
Akiere i
Emerson
Ad ‘Ata Yon
Cailstia Adenne
Che
Bradford Street
Bristol
R. I
W. W S. Bayley
Farrington & CO
Sign of the Golden Eagle
Gov. Exchange
Westminster Lts
Providence, R. I. A
Will Offer
Westminster Street
Providence
Rit
Fred. C. Garbanati
Giioudeir
Goodhtue
C. A. Greene
Go Tin Phalle
Thames & Bradford Sts
Briston
Kentucky Jeans
Mason W. Pierce, JR
Hope Street
Josequus- Gooding
W. H. Greene
Delwolf House
Nope Street
B. Tilley
James Diman
Shetland
Peckham
FAUIA
Thames Street
J. L. Gardner
Agt
Pranklin
Ansurance Company
Bank of Commerce
Wm, Foster
Amos D. Smith
Joseph F.gilmore
Earl P. Mazon
Daniel &. Carpenter
Joh F. Chapin
George C Nightingale
David Sisgon
A. C. Barstow
A. B. Dike
Thomas J. Brend
William M. Bailey
Albert S. Gallup
Thomas J. Fi
Alexander Duncan
Siadys Weaver
Benjamin %. Adams
Enoch Broera
Edward D. Pearea
Simon Henry Greene
Richard J. Arnold
William Fosters
JoHn B. Darscont
IIWM
P. Monro
Parina Cologne
A. J. Smith
Droggist
Westminster Atrect
Jane
George T. Bourne
Dixie’s Land
Srvannshs
Rally
Cuonus
Liberty
Cnorvs
Rally Boya
Rally Boys
Uncle Sam
M. Perkins
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