1948 Presidential Proclamation Fort McHenry Guard Harry Truman Reaffirmed 1974

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I've been asked to sell items from the estate of Vice Admiral William Paden Mack, former superintendent of the Naval Academy.
Offered here is a proclamation signed in 1948 by President Harry Truman and reaffirmed in 1974 by William Mack, Colonel of the Fort McHenry Guard.
Perpetual symbol of patriotism, the American flag should be flown over Ft McHenry day and night after inspiring Francis Scott Key to write the Star Spangled Banner.
9 by 13 3/4"
Embossed seal and ribbons.