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BATTLE OF FREDERICKSBURG. Union Army charge at the Civil War Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia, 13 December 1862. Lithograph by Currier and Ives, 1862

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND, 1861. The Stars and Stripes is raised over the Custom House in Baltimore, Maryland, after the riot against Union troops at the begining of the Civil War, 1 May 1861

BATTLE OF FREDERICKSBURG. Union Army troops building pontoon bridges on the Rappahannock River during the Civil War Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia, 13 December 1862

CIVIL WAR: VOLUNTEERS, 1861. The Volunteers in defence of the Government against usurpation. Lithograph, American, 1861

THE FIGHT FOR THE STANDARD. Oil on canvas, 1865, by an unknown artist

NEW YORK: DRAFT RIOTS 1863. Some of the ringleaders of the New York City Draft Riots of 13-16 July 1863: contemporary colored engraving

NEW YORK: MILITARY DRAFT. The resumption of the draft in New York City on 19 August 1863, following the Draft Riots of 13-16 July 1863. Contemporary American engraving

BATTLE OF FREDERICKSBURG. The Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia, 13 December 1862: lithograph, 1888, by Kurz & Allison

RECRUITING POSTER, 1861. Broadside calling for volunteers for the Union Army from Rensselaer County, New York, at the outbreak of the Civil War, 1861

PICKETTs CHARGE, 1863. Oil on canvas

CARTOON: YOUNG AMERICA. Young America Rising at the Ballot-Box and Strangling the Serpents, Disunion and Secession : wishful Northern American cartoon comment prior to the 1860 presidential election

BATTLE OF SHILOH, 1862. The Battle of Shiloh, Tennessee, 6-7 April 1862. Lithograph, 1886, by Kurz & Allison

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1840. Presidential candidate William Henry Harrison welcoming a veteran with his legendary hard cider hospitality. Lithograph, 1840

FRANCIS SCOTT KEY (1779-1843). American lawyer and writer of The Star Spangled Banner. Wood engraving, 1894

COLUMBUS ANNIVERSARY, 1892. Military parade up Fifth Avenue in New York City during the festivities held in honor of the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus voyage to America, 12 October 1892

COLUMBUS ANNIVERSARY, 1892. The Columbian Banquet at the Lenox Lyceum in New York City, held in honor of the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus voyage to America, 12 October 1892

COLUMBUS ANNIVERSARY, 1892. Various scenes and figures around New York City at the time of the festivities held in honor of the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus voyage to America

BATTLE OF LAKE ERIE, 1813. Oliver Hazard Perry leaving his badly damaged flagship, the Lawrence, for the Niagara to continue fighting against the British at the Battle of Lake Erie

RAILROADING STANDARD, 1886. Thomas Nasts celebration of the adoption of a standard gauge by all railroads in the United States, 1886

ASTORIA, OREGON. Astoria, the first permanent settlement in the Oregon country, at the mouth of the Columbia River. Steel engraving, 19th century

FITCHs STEAMBOAT, c1790. John Fitchs third steamboat, the Experiment, which began regular passenger service between Philadelphia and Burlington, New Jersey, in 1790. Color engraving, 19th century

SAILOR, 19th CENTURY. Wood engraving, American, 1843

VERNE: ROUND THE MOON. White all, Barbicane : wood engraving after a drawing by Emile Bayard from a 19th century
VERNE: ROUND THE MOON. " White all, Barbicane" : wood engraving after a drawing by Emile Bayard from a 19th century edition of Jules Vernes " Round the Moon"

FRANCIS SCOTT KEY, 1814. Key (1779-1843) detained on a British ship in Baltimore Harbor, September 1814, watches the bombardment of Fort McHenry

BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS. British forces thwarted in their advance on American positions at the Battle of New Orleans, 8 January 1815. Wood engraving, English, 1853, after a painting by Merritt

BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS, 1815. British forces thwarted in their advance on American positions at the Battle of New Orleans, 8 January 1815. Wood engraving, English, 1853, after a painting by Merritt

U. S. FLAG, 19th CENTURY. Raising the United States flag: wood engraving
U.S. FLAG, 19th CENTURY. Raising the United States flag: wood engraving

VERNE: ROUND THE MOON. The return of Barbicane, Ardan, and Nicholl to Earth: wood engraving after a drawing by Emile Bayard from a 19th century edition of Jules Vernes " Round the Moon"

CAPTURE OF SANTA FE, 1846. Brigadier-General Stephen Watts Kearny capturing Santa Fe, New Mexico, 18 August 1846, during the Mexican-American War. Wood engraving, 19th century

OHIO: UNION PARADE, 1861. Enthusiastic crowds greet the Guthrie Gray Regiment as it passes through Cincinnati, Ohio, on 17 May 1861. Contemporary American wood engraving

BOSTON HARBOR, 1854. American engraving, 19th century

WINFIELD SCOTT: CHIPPEWA. Lt. Colonel Winfield Scott ordering the charge of McNeils battalion at the Battle of Chippewa, Canada, 5 July 1814: colored engraving, 19th century

AMERICAN STEAMBOAT: 1825. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

U. S. FLAG, 19th CENTURY. Line engraving, 19th century
U.S. FLAG, 19th CENTURY. Line engraving, 19th century

AMERICAN STEAMBOAT, c1830. Wood engraving, American, c1830

FREEDMENs BUREAU, 1868. An allegorical representation of the Freedmens Bureau, showing a Union soldier keeping the peace between two unruly groups of blacks and whites. Wood engraving, 1868

NYC: CENTRAL PARK, 1867. Riding on camels in Central Park: wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1867

ATLANTIC CABLE PARADE 1858. Sailors from the Niagara parading on Broadway past Mathew Bradys studio, after the laying of the first cable to Europe in 1858: colored wood engraving, 1858

CONSTITUTION CUT, 18th C. A late 18th century American printers cut reflecting confidence in the Constitution

PERRY: NAVAL BATTLE, 1813. Oliver Hazard Perry leaving his badly damaged flagship, the Lawrence, for the Niagara to continue fighting against the British at the Battle of Lake Erie

STANLEY AND LIVINGSTON. Henry M. Stanley (center, left) and David Livingstone at Ujiji, Lake Tanganyika, on 10 November 1871. Engraving, 1872

THREAD TRADE CARD, c1880. American merchants trade card, c1880, for Merricks Best Six-Cord Thread

COFFEE LABEL, c1862. United States of America. Our Standard Coffee. Label for coffee with a U. S
COFFEE LABEL, c1862. United States of America. Our Standard Coffee. Label for coffee with a U.S. sailor, two Zouaves, a soldier and an eagle. Oil over a wood engraving by Kilburn & Mallory, c1862

SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR, 1898. Your Country Calls You : front page of Leslies Weekly, 30 June 1898, supporting the call for volunteers to fight in the war against Spain

U. S. FLAG
U.S. FLAG

WORLD WAR I: LIBERTY LOAN. Over the Top for You. American World War I Liberty Loan poster, 1918, by Sidney H. Riesenberg

WORLD WAR I: U. S. ARMY. Our Regular Divisions. American World War I army recruiting poster, 1918
WORLD WAR I: U.S. ARMY. Our Regular Divisions. American World War I army recruiting poster, 1918, by James Montgomery Flagg

WORLD WAR I: LIBERTY LOAN. For Victory, Buy More Bonds. American World War I Liberty Loan poster

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"Old Glory: A Tapestry of American Heritage" From the skilled hands of Betsy Ross sewing the first American flag to the vibrant strokes of Henry Mosler's painting, "Old Glory" has woven its way into the fabric of our nation's history. This iconic symbol stands tall, embodying the spirit and resilience that define America. As we stroll through Miami Beach, surrounded by art deco buildings that exude elegance and charm, we are reminded of how far this great nation has come. The Battle of Franklin in 1864 serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by brave men and women who fought for freedom on American soil. In a quaint Thanksgiving card from 1900, we see gratitude expressed for all that this land offers. And while misprints may occur in sheet music like Francis Scott Key's Star Spangled Banner, it only adds to its enduring power as our national anthem. Ella Watson's photograph captures an ordinary woman turned extraordinary - a US Government Chairwoman standing proudly amidst adversity during World War II. Similarly, Betsy Ross' drawing showcases her role as both seamstress and patriot; she stitched together not just cloth but also unity among Americans. James Montgomery Flagg's recruiting poster reminds us of the valor displayed by U. S. Marines during World War I – their unwavering commitment to being "First in the Fight. " Meanwhile, a fisherman statue outside Goodrich Seafood tells tales of hard work and perseverance etched into coastal communities across America. The dark shadow cast by Lincoln's assassination at Ford’s Theatre lingers still today; it serves as a solemn reminder that even great leaders can fall victim to senseless violence. Yet amidst tragedy, there is always hope – depicted beautifully in an American lithograph showcasing circus parades bustling with joyous crowds alongside railroad trains. And finally, gazing upon the 36-star U. S. Flag from around 1865 transports us back to a time when our nation was healing from the wounds of civil war.