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TAMPA (FOX 13) - The American Flag is an iconic symbol of freedom and patriotism.
We were given a rare tour of how the stars and stripes have evolved over time at the Tampa History Center.
The history of the American flag includes iconic moments of revolution, union, war, protest, and patriotism.
Indeed, for generations prior to 1960, the United States flag was an ever-evolving symbol that reflected the growth of the nation.
"My interest in the flag goes all the way back to my grandfather," said Peter Keim a Flag Collector. "He taught me when I was seven how to take off the flag."
Now, Dr. Keim has more than 700 flags. The flags are now on exhibit at the Tampa History Center.
“This exhibit highlights the incredibly important place that the flag occupies in our national consciousness, and also how its use in popular culture has changed through the years,” said History Center curator Rodney Kite-Powell.
The Stars and Stripes in American History and Culture exhibit runs through the end of July.
Visit https://www.tampabayhistorycenter.org/ for more information.