Flags--Desecration

The first circular of the Society of American Wars of the United States provides details about the new society, including its establishment, structure, organization, and various qualifications for membership. Additionally, the letter encourages members to urge their Congressional representatives to pass a law which would make illegal any desecration of the American flag.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-01

Creator(s)

Glass, Henry, 1844-1908

Thomas Midgeley burned an American flag in the street after being incensed that someone tacked it above his shop door.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-08-27

Creator(s)

Unknown

Ralph Earl Prime requests that President Roosevelt remain a vice president of the American Flag Association. Prime believes that Roosevelt should stay on, given that he has been in this position for the last three years, and that the position carries no real duties.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-06-27

Creator(s)

Prime, Ralph E., 1840-1920