One of the most iconic features of the American flag is the 50 stars that represent the 50 states. For instance, Alaska’s star represents its position as the northernmost state, while Hawaii’s star represents its location in the Pacific Ocean. …
A key item in Lewis’s long list of needs for the journey would have been a large supply of American flags, to be flown on their boats, over their camps, and at their council sites. Unfortunately, known records of the …