Lincoln and the American Flag

Description

During the presidency of Abraham Lincoln, there were four different versions of the American flag; all flown by the Union Army during the Civil War. Join Ranger Jenny as she explores the history of the flag during these four years, provides some background on the design and colors chosen for our "Star Spangled Banner," and highlights the flag that served as a dramatic bookend to the start and end of the Civil War.

Duration

4 minutes, 33 seconds

Date Created

09/01/2021

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