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Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data

Photo #: KN-457 (Color)

Raising the "Stars and Stripes" for the first time in home waters

Painting by F. Muller, circa 1900, depicting the raising of the Continental Ensign on board the brig Lexington, commanded by John Barry, 1776.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph.

Online Image: 100KB; 690 x 635 pixels

Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system as Photo # 428-KN-457

 

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12 September 2002