Print of Sailors Forming American Flag, Great Lakes Naval Training Station

United States Navy History

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Step back in time with our vintage Framed Print featuring the iconic image of "A Living Flag" - Sailors Forming American Flag at Great Lakes Naval Training Station in November 1917. This historic postcard, sourced from Universal Images Group (UIG), captures an extraordinary moment in history as ten thousand Blue Jackets under the command of Captain W. A. Moffett formed a seven-acre flag to honor their new country. This Framed Print is not just a decorative piece, but a testament to the spirit and patriotism of the past. Add this meaningful addition to your home or office collection.

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Photo Prints - Step back in time with this historic photograph from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring the image of ten thousand sailors forming an American flag at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station in November 1917. This iconic moment, captured in this postcard from Universal Images Group (UIG), covers an impressive seven acres and is a testament to the patriotism and dedication of the US Navy during World War I. Add this piece of history to your home or office decor and be inspired by the powerful symbolism of unity and strength.

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Image Download - Download a historical image of sailors forming the American flag at Great Lakes, Illinois, in November 1917. This postcard features ten thousand Blue Jackets under Captain W. A. Moffett's command, creating a living flag covering seven acres. Available for download with rights-managed license for web use, TV broadcasts and more.

Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)

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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 15.4cm x 24.4cm (6.1" x 9.6")

Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")

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