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When examining old family photographs, patriotic decorations can provide valuable clues.
Count the StarsThe American flag has changed many times throughout the nation’s history. Since the Stars and Stripes became the official flag on June 14, 1777, there have been twenty-seven official versions.
Twenty-five years ago, I held a daguerreotype in my hands and thought, “This man is old enough to have witnessed the American Revolution.”
The owner of the image confirmed that it was his ancestor, a Loyalist sympathizer.
That moment changed the course of my research.
What followed became The Last Muster Project, resulting in two books, an ex...
As we approach the nation’s 250th anniversary, I’ve been thinking about an earlier milestone—the Centennial celebration of 1876.
Officially known as the International Exhibition of Arts, Manufactures, and Products of the Soil and Mine, the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia was the first major World’s Fair held in the United States. Covering 285 acres in Fairmoun...
As America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, I’ve been thinking about another milestone—the Bicentennial of 1976.
In my mind, that celebration is forever linked to Polaroid photographs.
Last week, I wrote about the