Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Peace on Earth Multinational Flag
Object numberMO 1941.11.25
Name
Flag
Maker
Blanche M. L. Agnew
Dateca. 1941
Mediumfabric (silk)
Dimensionsoverall H 36 in x W 49 in (91.4 cm x 124.5 cm )
DescriptionA large flag representing various nations around the world. The flag is formed from the small, individual silk flags of 63 countries. The 64th space in the upper left corner is a white piece of fabric with the words "PEACE / on / EARTH." A narrow strip of white fabric running vertically down the flag has wording that reads: GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD. The flag has four blue ribbon ties along the left edge, and a gold-colored fringe on the top, right, and bottom edges.
On the reverse side of the flag is a handwritten note in the upper right that reads: Made in U.S.A / by / B.M.L.A. / Presented by her / to / Pres. Roosevelt / Jan. 7, 1940.
Label TextThis multinational flag was sent to Franklin D. Roosevelt in January 1941 by the maker, Blanche M. L. Agnew of Hollywood, California.On the reverse side of the flag is a handwritten note in the upper right that reads: Made in U.S.A / by / B.M.L.A. / Presented by her / to / Pres. Roosevelt / Jan. 7, 1940.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDonated as a bequest of Franklin D. Roosevelt to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum in 1947.
Credit LineEstate of Franklin D. Roosevelt
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGift Items and Commemorative Artifacts (National Archives Identifier 782690)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.Collections
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