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Capture the Flag
Album Description
How is the American flag used as a symbol of our nation? By investigating primary sources displaying the American flag, we can explore the various ways people use the flag to show characteristics such as pride, loyalty, and unity for the nation.
bestofPledge of Allegiance to the Flag, 8th Division.jpg
Teaching Notes
Johnston, F. B., photographer. (1899). Pledge of allegiance to the flag, 8th Division. Washington, D.C. [Photograph] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/2001703605/.
Juniors in Hawaii.jpg
Teaching Notes
(1919). Juniors in Hawaii [Photograph] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017670072/
G.A.R. Parade Great Flag at Capitol.jpg
Teaching Notes
Harris & Ewing, photographer. (1905-1945). G.A.R. Parade Great Flag at Capitol. Washington, D.C. [Photograph] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/hec2009007317/.
Pres. Wilson Addressing Congress.jpg
Teaching Notes
Bain News Service. (1913). Pres. Wilson addressing Congress. [Photograph] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/ggb2005011653/.
Merchant Marine Seaman Given Military Funeral.jpg
Teaching Notes
(1943). Merchant marine seaman given military funeral. Baltimore, MD. [Photograph] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/owi2001030268/PP/.
Rodeo in San Antonio, Texas.jpg
Teaching Notes
Highsmith, C. M., photographer. (2014). Scene from the opening grand parade at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo in San Antonio, TX. [Photograph] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/2014630344/.
Mural of Alexander Henson.jpg
Teaching Notes
Highsmith, C. M., photographer. (2010). Mural of Alexander Henson planting the American flag at North Pole, by Austin Mecklem, at the Recorder of Deeds building, built in 1943. 515 D St., NW, Washington, D.C. [Photograph] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2010641718/
Boy Scouts Honor America's Unknown Soldier.jpg
Teaching Notes
Harris & Ewing, photographer. (1905-1945 ). Boy Scouts honor America's Unknown Soldier in observing Armistice Day. Arlington, VA [Photograph] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/hec2009016030/.
Memorial at the Pentagon - Flag 1.jpg
Teaching Notes
Hardin, J., photographer. (2001). Memorial at the Pentagon -Flag 1. Washington D.C. [Photograph] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/afc911000191/.
Statues and Sculpture. Iwo Jima Memorial IV.jpg
Teaching Notes
Horydczak, T., photographer. (ca. 1920-ca. 1950). Statues and sculpture. Iwo Jima Memorial IV. Arlington, VA. [Photograph] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/thc1995014162/PP/.
Flag at Supreme Court Lowered at Half-Mast.jpg
Teaching Notes
Harris & Ewing, photographer. (1939). Flag at Supreme Court lowered at half-mast. Washington, D.C. [Photograph] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/hec2009014369/.
Arlington Cemetery.jpg
Teaching Notes
Bubley, E., photographer. (1943). Arlington Cemetery. Decorating a soldier's grave on Memorial Day. Arlington, VA. [Photograph] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/owi2001029024/PP/
Roosevelt's Funeral Procession.jpg
Teaching Notes
(1945). Roosevelt's funeral procession with horse-drawn casket, Pennsylvania Ave. [Photograph] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/96522968/
The captured flags in the O
Teaching Notes
Older students could search loc.gov for capture the flag to extend their learning to the symbolic importance of capturing flags from enemy troops. This particular example is a drawing made during the Civil War, and if I understand the description correctly, these rebel flags had been captured and then displayed in the "Old Hall of Representatives" in honor of George Washington's birthday.
Another idea would be to incorporate student drawings of flags into the lesson. The flag below was drawn by an elementary student in response to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
My Country Tis of Thee
Reference link: http://www.loc.gov/item/2004660259/
Reference note
Summary: Flags in Capitol for celebration of Washington's birthday.
Contributor Names: Waud, Alfred R. (Alfred Rudolph), 1828-1891, artist
Created / Published: [1862 February]
Subject Headings: - Flags--Confederate--1860-1870
- Children--1860-1870
- Confiscations--1860-1870
- Soldiers--Union--1860-1870
- Women--1860-1870
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Destruction & pillage
- United States
Notes: - Title inscribed below image.
- Published in: Harper's Weekly, March 8 1862, p.156 as "Rebel Flags in the Old Hall of Representatives."
- Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.352)
- Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.
Repository: Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA
Digital Id: ppmsca 21241 //hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/ppmsca.21241
Mrs. Claire Cumberbatch.jpg
Teaching Notes
Demarsico, D., photographer. (1958). Mrs. Claire Cumberbatch, of 1303 Dean St., leader of the Bedford- Stuyvesant group protesting alleged "segregated" school, leads oath of allegiance. New York. [Photograph] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/2004670155/.
