History and symbolism of the American flag through battles and changes
The piece traces the flag's evolution from its early designs and Betsy Ross legend to 13 to 20 star configurations as new states joined. It recounts pivotal dates like 1776 and 1777, noting standard descriptions and the flag’s role in wartime sacrifice and national identity.
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Congress
George Washington
Cambridge
Mass
Continental Army
St. Andrew
Great Britain
Betsy Ross
Philadelphia
Fort Stanwix
Vermont
Kentucky
United States
Union
Tenneanes
Ohio
Louisiana
Indiana
Mississippi
Local Names List From Fragmented OCR
A partial OCR shows a roster of surnames and given names with occasional initials and city references. Notable entries include Fenton Walter Fisher Mrs John Fitzparice John Floir Roy Fugent William Gard John Chicago Heath H L and Jack Heath four year old son of above.
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Fenton
Walter
Fisher
John
Chicago
Fitzparice
Floir
Roy
Fugent
William
Gard
Grade
A. W
Gibson
Gray
Arthur
Grivers
Alex
Hackney
Mise
Mabel
Lawrence Irving
Haes
Hampter
W. Harbann
Renne
Heath
H. L
Jack
Heller
W. Henderson
A Song of the Flag
A patriotic poem praising the flag of the free and the republic. It declares love for the flag’s stripes and blue field, calls the flag a symbol of liberty, and opposes enemies of light, urging native and immigrant alike to defend freedom with their lives.
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Fathers of the Republic
Atlantic
Porto Rico
Philippines
Denis A. McCarthy
Sea Disasters of the 19th Century Highlight Losses
A fragmentary report notes multiple maritime calamities: the British warship Captain foundered near Finisterre with 472 lives lost. the White Star steamer Atlantic wrecked off Nova Scotia with 64 lives lost. references to the Emigrant ship and the S.S. Princess Alice disaster, all indicating grave shipwreck fatalities in the era.
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Finisterre
Atlantic
Nova Scotia
Coseharist Oe
St. Sein
Gem and iron ore shipwreck found near coast
Salvage teams report discovering a mixed cargo of gem and iron ore aboard a sunken vessel off the coast. Local divers confirm the site within reach of the harbor. Further surveys planned to assess value and condition.
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Scotland
St. An
George Washingson
Cambrdge
Nate Ee
Svantee
Ahd
Gog
Calis Foe
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