The True Story of the American Flag
John Henry Fow’s The True Story of the American Flag is a comprehensive history of the American flag, from its origins in the Revolutionary War to its current status as a symbol of national pride. Fow examines the flag’s evolution, from its first appearance in 1776 to its current form, and the various interpretations of its symbolism. He also looks at the flag’s role in the Civil War, World War I, and World War II, and its use in popular culture. Fow also examines the flag’s role in the civil rights movement, and its use in protests and demonstrations. Finally, he looks at the flag’s role in the modern world, and how it has become a symbol of unity and patriotism. The True Story of the American Flag is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of the American flag.
By John Henry Fow · First published 1908 · Genre: Historical Non-Fiction, Biography, American History · 2 chapters · 11,881 words
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I was induced to make this research by the late William H. Egle, Librarian of the State Library at Harrisburg, whose knowledge of the early history of Pennsylvania was of valuable assistance to me in preparing the data for a history of the country along the Delaware river prior to 1682 (yet unfinished). Mr. Egle agreed with me that the claim of Mr. Canby that BETSY ROSS designed and made the first flag was legendary and without that foundation which is so necessary to uphold claims of this character. Statements of such a character, when allowed to go unrefuted, do harm to the history of any people, inasmuch as they encourage others to build "air castles" and purchase old portraits to be palmed off on others as "our" "grandfather" who "fit" in the Revolution, or "our" "grandmother" who carried supplies to the troops at Valley Forge.
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- Work type: Historical account
- Author: John Henry Fow
- Date: 1908 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Non-Fiction, Biography, American History, Political Science
- Length: 11,881 words
- Structure: 2 chapters, 74 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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- Historical Non-Fiction — The title and author suggest that this book is a factual account of the history of the American flag.
- Biography — The author's name suggests that this book may be a biography of the American flag.
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