General John C. Fremont led expeditions through the new American
West and into areas claimed by Mexico during the 1840's. His expeditions
of 1842 and 1843-44 were some of the most spectacular explorations
of the American West since Lewis and Clark.
Performed under the sponsorship of the
Army Bureau of Topographical Engineers, the expedition's published
reports and maps brought a factor of dependability and trustworthiness
that would aid American settlement of the West. Fremont's reports
captured national attention and provided a chronicle of heroic adventure
which inspired western emigration. He chose not to carry a regular
U.S. flag.
Instead, his wife, Jessie, drew and made
this flag using elements of design taken from the Stars and Stripes and Army regimental flags. The flag features twenty-six stars, outlined
in blue, in two undulating waves above and below a blue eagle clutching
arrows and a red and white peace pipe in its talons -- the peace
pipe being a more recognizable sign of peace to the Indians than
the classic olive branch.
Premier size: $1100 (45" x 31")
Collector size: N/A
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