Report of the Battle Flag Committee Appointed by the Twenty-Fourth General

Iowa; Battle Flag Committee

ISBN 10: 1331136830 / ISBN 13: 9781331136835

Published by Forgotten Books, 2022

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book commemorates the preservation of battle flags carried by Iowa regiments during the Civil War, providing a glimpse into the profound sacrifice and valor exhibited by the state's soldiers. It includes the remarkable story of how these sacred relics were carefully restored and enshrined in the state capitol as symbols of honor and a testament to the unwavering spirit of Iowa's veterans. The book not only offers a detailed account of the restoration process but also delves into the historical significance of these flags, recounting the battles they witnessed and the extraordinary courage displayed by the Iowans who fought under them. Through the lens of these treasured artifacts, this book sheds light on the broader themes of patriotism, duty, and the enduring legacy of the Civil War. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781331136835_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Report of the Battle Flag Committee Appointed by the Twenty-Fourth General
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331136830
• ISBN 13: 9781331136835
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Modern Military and War History

About this title

Synopsis

Preserving Iowa’s war flags: a detailed, reverent record of Battle Flag Day and the effort to guard a state’s memory.

This nonfiction volume presents the 1894–1896 project to place Iowa’s Civil War battle flags in the state capitol’s corridors, with ceremonial transfer, speeches, and historical context. It captures the mood of a community honoring veterans, families, and a shared past, and it explains the design, care, and display of these enduring emblems.

What you’ll experience

• Context for the 1894 ceremony that brought flags out of private hands and the arsenal for public preservation
• Speeches and addresses that reflect on liberty, union, and Iowa’s wartime legacy
• Descriptions of the listed flags, their inscriptions, and notable regiments
• A historical introduction and closing reflections on memory, duty, and national unity

Ideal for readers of American military history, state commemorations, and those interested in how communities honor veterans through objects and ritual.