Flags; Flags--Indiana; Astronauts -- Indiana; Columbia (Spacecraft); Space shuttles; Allen, Joe
This Indiana state flag rode into space with Hoosier astronaut Joe Allen during his November 1982 mission on the Columbia shuttle. Why do you think states have flags? Do you know the history of the Indiana state flag? To celebrate the 100th...
World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945 -- Germany; Germany; Germany -- Politics and government -- 20th century; National socialism; Handkerchiefs
In 1933, the National Socialist German Workers Party came to power and the infamous Third Reich was born. Two years later in 1935, the Treaty of Versailles, which Germany signed after World War I, was renounced and the rise of Adolph Hitler’s...
Ross, Betsy, 1752-1836; Flags -- United States; Flags -- United States -- History
According to family stories, Betsy Ross stated she made the first United States flag in 1776. Living in Philadelphia at the time, Ross did work as a seamstress. Attending the same church as George Washington, it is possible she discussed the...
World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945 -- Germany; Germany; Germany -- Politics and government -- 20th century; National socialism; Military uniforms; Medals, badges, decorations, etc.
In 1933, the National Socialist German Workers Party came to power and the infamous Third Reich was born. Two years later in 1935, the Treaty of Versailles, which Germany signed after World War I, was renounced and the rise of Adolph Hitler’s...
During World War II, United States residents pinched and saved so that troops overseas would have the materials and foods they needed. Everyone pitched in. Children helped in many ways. Indianapolis Public School #72 students received this Minute...
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865; Flags
In a time before email and cell phones, armies relied on flags to pass on information. Flags passed on orders, told one regiment from another, or told one army from another. This particular flag was one of a set put around a boundary of a...
A patriotic parasol! This parasol looks like a flag and could have been used on July 4th in the heat of the day. While an umbrella is used to keep rain off, a parasol is used to keep the sun off. In the 1800s, it was desirable for a woman to have a...
National Association of the Boy Scouts of Nippon; Boy Scouts of Japan -- History; Uniforms
The Boy Scout movement spread to Japan in 1913 and the Federation of Boy Scouts of Japan was formed in 1922. Due to the war, the Federation was dissolved but scouting continued to be an important pastime. After the war in 1946 the National...
Indians of North America; Indians of North American -- Great Plains; Blackfoot indians; Rodeos; Cuffs (Clothing); Clothing and dress; 1910s
During the late 19th century and early 20th century, the popularity of rodeo champions and western movie stars transformed working cowboy clothing into western fashion. Many Native Americans began to adapt European style of dress to their own...
Mexico; Mexico--Social life and customs; Clothing and dress--Mexico; Costume--Mexico; Folklore-- Mexico; Dance; Dance--Mexico
The Mexican Hat Dance (or Jarabe Tapatio), which is Mexico's National Dance, is a courtship dance that originated from the state of Jalisco. During the dance a man tosses his sombrero on the floor in front of a woman. If she accepted him, she...
Hanukkah; Menorah; Jews -- History -- 586 B.C.-70 A.D.
First celebrated more than 2,000 years ago, Hanukkah commemorates the victory of the Jews over the Syrians and the re-dedication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. When the Jews first re-entered the temple, they only found enough oil to keep the...
