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Digital reconstruction of a unique American flag flown in Iowa, 1860

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English: This 32 star American flag was flown at a Republican rally in Bradford, Iowa. It was displayed on October 11, 1860 and bears 32 stars and the year "1776" in the stripes. 1776 was a pivotal year in American history, marked by the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, officially creating the United States. One of Iowa's more unique historical flags.





Original text: "...Over them floated a national flag, on which was the marked "1776."..."-St. Charles City Republican intelligencer, October 11, 1860, page 2



Source:(https://www.loc.gov/resource/sn82014141/1860-10-11/ed-1/?sp=2&q=flag+inscribed&r=0.113,0.534,0.264,0.111,0)
Date Apr 13, 2026
Source Own work
Author Tablelegs6

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