The Story of the American Flag

The Story of the American Flag as told in 1900. The book was published "to give herein the thrilling story of the Stars and Stripes, and the very best of all that has ever appeared about it, in picture, prose, poetry and song, thus making, in small compass, a true handbook of the Flag."

Wayne Whipple was well known as the author of popular works on American history. In 1912, after he published "The Story of the American Flag," Whipple submitted a flag design for the new flag with 48 states. His design was chosen from among 500 entries. The winning flag, which Whipple called the "Peace Flag," was approved by President Taft, produced, and widely publicized throughout the nation.