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Historical Resources to Contextualize the Storming of the U.S. Capitol

The events that occurred at our nation’s Capitol on January 6, 2021 are not only shocking in today’s world, but also generated …

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Elections Flags History is Present Mission in Action
January 7, 2021 Chris Graham

Facing Legacies: A Photo from inside the U.S. Capitol

Yesterday’s insurrection at the US Capitol has stunned and angered us. We are still struggling to find the words to articulate our …

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Behind the Scenes Flags Mission in Action
July 24, 2018

Mission in Action | Flag Conservation Program

By Cathy Wright, Curator On a recent June morning, ACWM Collections department staff traveled to a textile conservator’s studio to pick up …

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Flags Myths & Misunderstandings
January 9, 2018 John Coski Myths and Misunderstandings

Myths & Misunderstandings | The Confederate Flag

“Heritage, not Hate” is the familiar bumper sticker defense of the Confederate flag. It has evoked equally pithy responses, such as “Your …

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November 18, 2015

CSS Shenandoah Flag Displayed on 150th Anniversary of Its Final Lowering

By Leo Rohr American Civil War Museum Marketing Manager On November 6, 2015, the Museum displayed one of our more well-traveled artifacts. …

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October 2, 2015

October 2015 Documents of the Month | The Conquered Banner (And a Reply)

  The June 24, 1865 issue of the New York Freeman’s Journal and Catholic Register featured a poem by “Moina” entitled “The …

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Flags Video
July 7, 2015

The Confederate Battle Flag: Evolution of a Symbol

In the Museum’s second video on the Confederate Battle Flag, Historian John Coski discusses the flag’s evolution, from its original use on Civil …

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Flags
June 24, 2015

The Meaning of the Confederate Battle Flag

John Coski, Historian at The American Civil War Museum and author of “The Confederate Battle Flag: America’s Most Embattled Emblem” discusses the Confederate …

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