The stars on the flag of the United States of America—seen here and here—used for the independence ceremony of July 4, 1946 were sewn by hand, by Mrs. Trinidad L. Roxas and other ladies including Mrs. Aurora A. Quezon and Mrs. Esperanza L. Osmeña.
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And then the ladies sewed stars onto the flag. :)
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I’ve been all wistful and giddy over this photo, ever since I first saw it. I’ve begun to realize how deliciously dorky...
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