Presentation of the 49th state flag

presentation of the 49th state flag

Collection Name:

William A. Egan papers, 1940-1984

Identifier:

UAF-1985-120-127

Title:

At the presentation of the 49 star flag

Description:

"U. S. Senator from Alaska, Bob Bartlett and Governor Wm. Egan pose together on the occasion of Bartlett's formal presentation to the State of the first 49-star flag to fly above the west front of the U. S. Capitol. The Senator holds a certification by George J. Stewart, Capitol Architect, attesting that the flag was flown over the Capitol on July 4, 1959."