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U.S. 31 Stars President Zachery Taylor Mourning

Sub-collection: Star Spangled Banner Flag House

U.S. 31 Stars Mourning flag - Mourning border for Presidents Taylor and Lincoln.
In 1850 President Taylor died, the border of this flag was decorated with black silk crepe to indicate his death. It is speculated that this flag was brought out again in 1865 in honor of President Lincoln, after he was assassinated in April of that year.

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