Children behind a US flag shield, "Nor shall their story be forgot – Historic Reproduction
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This historic image of Children behind a US flag shield, "Nor shall their story be forgot brings a moment of history to your wall. Drawn from the Snapshots of the Past archive, it is an authentic piece of documented history.
Framed, it is ready for the wall; unframed, it is ready for the frame you choose. Perfect for a home, office, library or classroom wall, and a gift with a story behind it. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Snapshots of the Past, founded in 2001, has served tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
Children behind a US flag shield, "Nor shall their story be forgot
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The picture shows children grouped behind a large American flag that is held up like a shield, with the phrase "Nor shall their story be forgot" tying the scene to remembrance. Photographs of children with the flag were a common way to link the nation's future with its past, and they appeared often at parades, school programs, and wartime home-front events. The wording points to a commemorative purpose, suggesting the image was meant to honor sacrifice and to keep a particular memory alive. Viewers today may notice how the flag's placement frames the children as both protected and entrusted with a legacy.
| Original scan | 624 × 971 px |
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| Reference | Patriotic (114) |
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