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How the Flag Came to be Called Old Glory - Smithsonian Magazine

The larger Old Glory has wear and tear consistent with seafaring. It was indeed made during the 1820s and has all the earmarks of a heavily used naval flag. Its ...

Old Glory - Wikipedia

Old Glory ... For other uses, see Old Glory (disambiguation). "William Driver" redirects here. For other people, see William Driver (disambiguation). Old Glory is ...

“Old Glory'' - VA.gov

The name “Old Glory” was first applied to the U.S. flag by a young sea captain who lived in Salem, Mass. On his twenty-first birthday, March 17, 1824, Capt.

The True Story of a Flag Named Old Glory - National Flag Foundation

The original Old Glory survived turbulent seafaring expeditions, toughed out a search-and-destroy mission by the Confederate army, and even withstood a bitter ...

Old Glory flag | National Museum of American History

Old Glory remained in the quilt until February 25, 1862 when Ulysses S. Grant captured Fort Donelson and occupied Nashville. On that day Driver uncovered the ...

A Tennessee Connection: The Story of Old Glory

The flag's nickname goes back to the 1800s to a man living in Nashville, Tennessee. His name was William Driver. “Old Glory”, National Museum of ...

National Flag Day – Why do we call her Old Glory?

What does the American Flag mean to you? Leave your answer in the comments! Sources for article: www.smithsonianmag.com/history/how-the-flag- ...

The story behind 'Old Glory' and how the American flag received this ...

The American flag was coined “Old Glory” by ship captain William Driver during the early 19th century.

History of Old Glory Print | Z Flag Store

Learn about one of America's most enduring icons, Old Glory. The 10 American flags represented are; The Pine Tree Flag, Grand Union Flag, Revolutionary “Betsy ...

Historical Old Glory (13 - 49 Stars) - Eagle Mountain Flag

Old Glory Outdoor Flag - 13 to 49 Star (OM). Elevate your display of patriotism with our meticulously crafted Old Glory Flag, a timeless emblem of American ...

Evolution of Old Glory Flags - Historical American Flags

Historic US Flag Product Details · Manufactured in the USA · Historically accurate designs · 100% premium nylon · Robust canvas heading · Rust-resistant brass ...

Old Glory - Unframed 11 ¾ x 36” – History America

Learn about one of America's most enduring icons, Old Glory. The 10 American flags represented are; The Pine Tree Flag, Grand Union Flag, ...

Flag Day and the History of Old Glory | Life Protect 24/7

Flag Day and the History of Old Glory · The American flag, often referred to as Old Glory, is a symbol of our nation's heritage. Our flag is a source of pride, ...

U.S. Historical Old Glory Flags

These beautifully constructed, accurately reproduced U.S. Historical Flags are manufactured to the highest standards. All fabrics and construction are ...

The Soiling of Old Glory: The Story of a Photograph That Shocked ...

Masur delves into the history behind Boston's efforts to desegregate the schools and the anti-busing protests that shook the city. He examines ...

This Day in History: “Old Glory” gets its name - Tara Ross

On (maybe) this day in 1831, a sea captain from Massachusetts names his American flag “Old Glory.” The name that Captain William Driver gave to his flag stuck.

Evolution of Old Glory Flags | Historical American Flags | Fly Me Flag

Our Historical American Flags (ranging from 13 to 49 stars) are constructed of durable nylon with sewn stripes and embroidered stars for long-lasting flight ...

This Is the Story of Our Beloved Old Glory - YouTube

When his home was searched by Confederate soldiers, Navy Captain William Driver, a passionate Unionist, hid his beloved "Old Glory" inside ...

Old Glory Continues to Inspire Drama and Intrigue - The Sextant

Old Glory Continues to Inspire Drama and Intrigue. Aug. 7, 2015 | By Devon Hubbard Sorlie, Communication and Outreach Division, Naval History and Heritage ...

The Changing Symbolism of Old Glory | Origins

Few Americans, however, understand how our flag originated, because its history is shrouded in two centuries of myth spun from oral tradition ...