Downtown in Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
A Nation in Crisis
1912 - 1958
— Medal of Honor Memorial —
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, December 30, 2023
1. Medal of Honor Memorial Marker
★ Caribbean Interventions 1915-1933 ★
★ WWII 1941-1945 ★ Korea 1950-1953 ★
The Forty-Eight Star Flag
In 1912, a joint Army and Navy board headed by Spanish-American War hero Admiral Dewey met to amend the flag to reflect the admission of New Mexico and Arizona to the Union. They suggested six even rows of eight stars. This pattern was similar to those used in flags from earlier in the Republic's history, but there was an important difference. This pattern was formalized in Presidential Executive Orders of 1912 and 1934, which prescribed the exact configuration, such as the width of the stripes, the diameter of the stars and the exact color tints. The Flag Code, passed in 1942, established the proper flag etiquette. As a result, during its reign of 47 years, the 48-star flag never varied in appearance.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, Korean • War, World I • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.
Location. 39° 46.168′ N, 86° 10.105′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in Downtown. Memorial can be reached from North West Street north of Downtown
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. An Uneasy Peace (here, next to this marker); Western Expansion (here, next to this marker); Civil War (a few steps from this marker); Spencer County (within shouting distance of this marker); Carroll County (within shouting distance of this marker); Wells County (within shouting distance of this marker); Noble County (within shouting distance of this marker); Madison County (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.
Also see . . . List of flags of the United States. (Submitted on January 6, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, December 30, 2023
2. Medal of Honor Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 46 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 6, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
