Patriotism
Steel Drums Version of THIS LAND IS MY LAND
A truly unique interpretation.
Posted By: Paul - Fri Nov 17, 2023 -
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Category: Music, Patriotism, Caribbean, Twentieth Century
Uncle Sam Eagle
Happy Fourth of July!Mary E. Harris of San Francisco was so proud of her patriotic idea of grafting the face of Uncle Sam onto the body of a bald eagle, that she decided to patent it, receiving US Design Patent No. 51415 in 1917.
Posted By: Alex - Sun Jul 04, 2021 -
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Category: Art, Holidays, Patriotism, Patents
Stars ‘n Stripes Girdle
Introduced in 1965 by the Treo Company, and promptly withdrawn from the market on account of complaints by the Daughters of the American Revolution."Patriotism should be encouraged by proper respect to the Stars and Stripes, the symbol of this great country and the many opportunities enjoyed here," Mrs. W. Carl Crittenden, national chairman of the DAR's Flag of the United States of America Committee, wrote.
"I believe that all patriotic citizens will agree with me that it is deplorable to downgrade our flag in this fashion."
Allentown Morning Call - Aug 26, 1965
Hazleton Standard-Speaker - Aug 27, 1965
Posted By: Alex - Fri Jan 19, 2018 -
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Category: Fashion, Patriotism, Flags, 1960s
Remember Pearl Harbor
December 1941: Following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Chicago printer Louis Fortman claimed exclusive right in Illinois to the use of the slogans "Remember Pearl Harbor" and "Avenge Pearl Harbor," insisting that he had originated and printed the slogans on December 8 and had registered them under the state's patent and trademark laws. Anyone wishing to use the slogans would need his permission — and would need to pay him. However, Fortman said he was willing to let them be used, at no charge, for "patriotic purposes and to aid defense activities."In response to public outrage, Illinois Secretary of State Edward J. Hughes canceled Fortman's registration of the slogans.
Chicago Daily Tribune - Feb 4, 1942
Chicago Daily Tribune - Mar 28, 1942
Posted By: Alex - Wed Dec 07, 2016 -
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Category: Patriotism, 1940s
Honor
Not weird, as many of you are well aware, but worth passing on. A day in November is not the only time we should remember to say:
To all of you who served or are serving in the military, thank you for your service. Your sacrifices should never be forgotten.
Posted By: Alex - Fri May 13, 2016 -
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Category: Emotions, Military, Money, Patriotism
This Land Is Mine
This Land Is Mine from Nina Paley on Vimeo.
So very very timely......
Posted By: Paul - Wed Jul 23, 2014 -
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Category: Death, Destruction, Patriotism, Regionalism, Cartoons, Middle East
Neptune Party
Posted By: Paul - Fri Jul 16, 2010 -
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Category: Military, Oceans and Maritime Pursuits, Parades and Festivals, Patriotism, Fetishes, 1940s, Gender-bending
Don’t Be A Sucker!
Posted By: Paul - Fri Jun 18, 2010 -
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Category: Frauds, Cons and Scams, Patriotism, PSA’s, 1940s
The Talented Amy Gordon
On her resume, cabaret comedienne Amy Gordon lists her Special Skills as: Rollerskate dancing (disco, tap), Ukulele, Swing Dance, Tango, Stilts, Slackwire, Rolling Globe, Yoga, Prat/Stairfalls, Hat-tricks, Juggling (pass clubs, knives, fire), rubber face/body, dialects, Dutch/French languages, Pyrotechnic Shooter.Her acts include doing a Flamenco dance on rollerskates, singing "Taint No Sin" accompanied in harmony by skulls she wears as a bra, as well as playing "America the Beautiful" in three part harmony on kazoos from three different orifices. The latter act you can see below.
Posted By: Alex - Mon Mar 30, 2009 -
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Category: Human Marvels, Music, Patriotism, Theater and Stage, Performance Art
Soviet Space Stamps
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Click on the image twice, to get them really big!
Posted By: Paul - Thu Dec 11, 2008 -
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Category: Art, Communications, Postal Services, Stamps, Futurism, Patriotism, Technology, Space Travel, 1960s, Russia, Yesterday’s Tomorrows
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