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Origin of the "stars and stripes," (1916)

Pope, J. William (John William), 1826-1916 · [Pittsburgh, Brockett press] · leaf 16

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OCHOOOC 30E fol The eagle at morning was heavenward winging,And saw the bright stars far beneath him still burn;He heard the loud chorus of patriots singingHuzzahs, and he halted, the mystery to learn.He came from the clouds, and he perched on her bonnet,p?. With wings still outspread, as though… … J0llC=I0IZZ>|f0| Hurrah! for the eagle, the bird of the nation,In peace let him sit on our banner in pride;All races of people, from high or low station,From tyrannys lashes beneath him shall hide.

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