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The story of the United States flag The story of the United States flag Wyatt Blassingame A history of the flags of the United States from those used by the colonies to the present design. OL1398171W
Sew what, Betsy Ross? Sew what, Betsy Ross? Peter Roop A biography of Betsy Ross as a girl, before she ran her own upholstery shop and made American flags. OL15022733W
My story of the war My story of the war Mary Ashton Rice Livermore When secessionist chaos turned to bloodshed in 1861, Mary A. Livermore (1820-1905), editor, lecturer, and abolitionist, left her family and volunteered for the U.S. Sanitary Commission, becoming one … OL15876619W
A heart divided A heart divided Cherie Bennett When sixteen-year-old Kate, an aspiring playright, moves from New Jersey to attend high school in the South, she becomes embroiled in a controversy to remove the school's Confederate flag symbol. OL17739829W
Complete flags of the world Complete flags of the world Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff Over 300 world flags are reproduced in this guide that reveals the history, symbolism and sense of national identity captured in the design of every national flag. This revised and updated edition co… OL22075691W
A grand old flag A grand old flag Kevin Keim,Peter Keim Describes the history of the American flag, along with photographs of antique flags, illustrating its appearance with different numbers of stars, and concluding with a short section on flag etiquette. OL24064828W
Blackline masters Blackline masters World Book, Inc Contains United States and Canada facts, maps and symbols. OL24251260W
Flags of the world Flags of the world Gaby Goldsack,Martin Cater This comprehensive collection has 368 color flags, that include national, state, and provincial flags, 17 color locator maps and a world map quick reference. Includes information about the flag's rat… OL24265279W
The American flag The American flag Tamara L. Britton Explores the history and symbolism of the American flag, including how it inspired Francis Scott Key to compose the national anthem, and touches on controversies related to this banner. OL34879W
What you should know about the American flag What you should know about the American flag Earl P. Williams Traces the history and origins of the United States flag, discussing how some of the early flags and symbols of other countries played a role in the creation of the United States flag. Also discusses… OL3674893W
A Promise to Our Country A Promise to Our Country James F. Calvert The former Commanding Officer of the nuclear submarine the USS Skate explains the meaning of each part of the Pledge of Allegiance, and tells how the Pledge relates to the history of our country and … OL3905316W
Origin and history of the American flag and of the naval and yacht-club signals, seals and arms, an… Origin and history of the American flag and of the naval and yacht-club signals, seals and arms, an… George Henry Preble Volume 2 of 2. OL417088W
Uncle Sam and the flag Uncle Sam and the flag Lee Harrison Mountain An eagle explains to his friends the meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance. OL4171949W
Meet our flag, Old Glory Meet our flag, Old Glory April Jones Prince Rhyming text introduces the American flag and some of the patriotic events with which it is associated. Also includes the text of the "Pledge of Allegiance." OL5706196W
Flag Flag Marc Leepson This is one of those books that seem as though someone should have written it years ago--but better late than never. Flag: An American Biography is a must-read for scholars, history buffs, patriotic … OL5738560W
Colors and Blood Colors and Blood Robert E. Bonner "As rancorous debates over Confederate symbols continue, Robert Bonner explores how the rebel flag gained its enormous power to inspire and repel. In the process, he shows how the Confederacy sustain… OL5955718W
The Star Spangled Banner The Star Spangled Banner Francis Scott Key Illustrates three verses of our national anthem, written at the battle of Fort McHenry during the War of 1812. Music is included. OL6214416W
The story of Old Glory The story of Old Glory Manning, John R. A Boy Scout handbook on the history and use of the American flag. Also includes illustrations of state, territory, and military flags and brief discussions of the Pledge of Allegiance and National An… OL7150660W
Broad stripes and bright stars Broad stripes and bright stars Boy Scouts of America. Allegheny Trails Council.,Boy Scouts of America. Allegheny Trails Council Traces the history of America's flag including flaglike symbols, heraldic banners, nautical ensigns, and seals. OL7214241W
Our Country's Flag Our Country's Flag Romano & Georgiady 32 pages OL9561701W
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