Author: Emily Katharine IdePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Flags
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
The History and Significance of the American Flag
Author: Emily Katharine IdePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Flags
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
The History and Significance of the American Flag
Author: Emily Katharine IdePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Flags
Languages : en
Pages : 77
Book Description
The History and Significance of the American Flag
Author: Emily Katherine IdePublisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
ISBN: 9781494135942
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
This Is A New Release Of The Original 1917 Edition.
Flag
Author: Marc LeepsonPublisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1429906472
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
The thirteen-stripe, fifty-star flag is as familiar an American icon as any that has existed in the nation's history. Yet the history of the flag, especially its origins, is cloaked in myth and misinformation. Flag: An American Biography rectifies that situation by presenting a lively, comprehensive, illuminating look at the history of the American flag from its beginnings to today. Journalist and historian Marc Leepson uncovers scores of little-known, fascinating facts as he traces the evolution of the American flag from the colonial period to the twenty-first century. Flag sifts through the historical evidence to---among many other things---uncover the truth behind the Betsy Ross myth and to discover the true designer of the Stars and Stripes. It details the many colorful and influential Americans who shaped the history of the flag. "Flag," as the novelist Nelson DeMille says in his preface, "is not a book with an agenda or a subjective point of view. It is an objective history of the American flag, well researched, well presented, easy to read and understand, and very informative and entertaining." "Our love for the flag may be incomprehensible to others, but at least we now have a comprehensive guide to its unfolding." ---The Wall Street Journal "The fascination of history is in its details, and the author of Flag: An American Biography knows how to find them and turn them into compelling reading.... This book brings out the irony, humor, myth, and behind-the-scenes happenings that make our flag's 228-year history so fascinating." ---The Saturday Evening Post "Timely and insightful." ---The Dallas Morning News
History of the National Flag of the United States of America
Author: Schuyler HamiltonPublisher: Philadelphia, Lippincott, Grambo, and Company
ISBN:
Category : Flags
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
Stars and Stripes
Author: Sarah L. ThomsonPublisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0060504161
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
"Stars and Stripes" celebrates the history and symbolism of the flag. Full color.
Capture the Flag
Author: Arnaldo TestiPublisher: NYU Press
ISBN: 0814783228
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Now an acclaimed European professor of American history brings a fresh perspective to the American flag, exploring its political, social, and cultural significance across the broad swath of its history. Mining a rich vein of materials from history, literature, music, and popular culture, Arnaldo Testi analyzes the symbolic importance of the flag to the national consciousness of this "nation of immigrants" and sees in it the very contradictions that make up our history: secularism and sacredness, freedom and empire, inclusiveness and aggressive self-confidence.
Long May She Wave
Author: Kit HinrichsPublisher: Ten Speed Press
ISBN: 0307816737
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
From one of the world's leading graphic designers comes a stunning tribute to America's most enduring icon-the Stars and Stripes.The Revolutionary Congress resolved in 1777 that "the flag of the United States be 13 stripes, alternate red and white, that the Union be 13 white stars in a blue field representing a new constellation." Since that time, the American flag has been raised high in wartime triumph and peacetime celebration; burned in fervent protest; sewn lovingly onto quilts, caps, pillows, and bags; appropriated by the commercial sphere to sell goods as varied as cigars, and designer clothing, and rock-and-roll albums; and faithfully honored every 4th of July to celebrate America's independence. This collection of more than 3,000 Stars and Stripes artifacts ranges from Civil War-era banners and Native American braided moccasins to an early 20th-century "friendship" kimono and original flag art by several of the world's leading designers. In its deluxe format with over 500 illustrations, LONG MAY SHE WAVE gives wide berth to the flag in all its manifestations, and the result is a stunning visual history of America'¬?s most treasured symbol.Full-color throughout, with over 500 illustrations in a deluxe 11 x 14-inch volume-LONG MAY SHE WAVE is the perfect gift for folk-art appreciators, history buffs, and collectors.Features the 3,000-piece exhibit that was displayed at the American Institute of Graphic Arts and the San Jose Museum of Art in 2000. From toy soldiers to collectable spoons, cigar blankets to historic flags—the breadth of the collection is unrivaled.For a list of appearances by this author, check out our Calendar of Events.
Our Flag
Author: Francis Scott Key (3rd.)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Flags
Languages : en
Pages : 20
Book Description
The American Flag
Author: Tristan Boyer BinnsPublisher: Capstone Classroom
ISBN: 9781588104014
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Describes the history and design of the American flag, and explores its significance and meaning to America's culture and daily life.