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"Vixi Liber Et Moriar," Annapolis flag, Maryland, circa 1970s

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Summary:"Vixi Liber Et Moriar," (translates to "I have lived, and I shall die, free") Annapolis flag, Maryland, circa 1970s. Caption reads: "Official Flag of The City of Annapolis, Capital of Maryland. Annapolis was granted its charter in 1709 by Queen Anne and named in her honor. The emblem on a white flag represents her personal Royal Badge as the last British Sovereign of the House of Stuart. The Royal Crown over the Thistle of Scotland and the Tudor Rose of England indicates the uniting of England and Scotland under the name of Great Britain. This flag was represented to Annapolis by Peggy Stewart Tea Party Chapter DAR."
Creator:Linder, Anna Dorsey
Provider:Capital-Gazette Press
Century:1901-2000
Printing place:North America
Place of origin – Continent:North America
Place of origin – Country:United States of America
Place of origin – Region:Maryland
Place of origin – Settlement:Annapolis
Temporal subject: 1971-1980
Geographical subject – Continent:North America
Geographical subject – Country:United States of America
Geographical subject – Region:Maryland
Geographical subject – Settlement:Annapolis
Topical subjects:State flags
Annapolis (Md.)
Genre:Postcards
ArchivesUM location:National Trust Library Postcard Collection
Repository:National Trust for Historic Preservation Library Collection
Browse terms:Government, Law, Politics
Collection:National Trust Library Historic Postcard Collection
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