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Edith Parker & 4 Sons With First Known Flag At Strawberry Point, Alaska.

Edith A. Parker proudly holding 48 star American flag during war time and posing with her 4 "Sons of Thunder", July 4th, 1918 at Good River homestead. Music & guitars provided fun & relaxation for the hard life on "The Flats". Charles L. Parker in WWI uniform. Click for identifications.

The first American Flag (48 stars) known to have waved over The Flats of Strawberry Point can be seen in this 1918 July 4th photo taken by Abraham Lincoln Parker of his wife Edith (holding flagpole) and his 4 “Sons of Thunder”. Charles Parker (with cigar) was in uniform on short furlough before shipping overseas in WWI. Les (Lt.) & Bert Parker (RT.) shown with their patriotic, bow decorated guitars. Youngest son Glen Parker is wearing his best shirt and tie.
Edith Parker & 4 Sons With First Known Flag At Strawberry Point, Alaska.

Edith A. Parker proudly holding 48 star American flag during war time and posing with her 4 "Sons of Thunder", July 4th, 1918 at Good River homestead. Music & guitars provided fun & relaxation for the hard life on "The Flats". Charles L. Parker in WWI uniform. Click for identifications.

The first American Flag (48 stars) known to have waved over The Flats of Strawberry Point can be seen in this 1918 July 4th photo taken by Abraham Lincoln Parker of his wife Edith (holding flagpole) and his 4 “Sons of Thunder”. Charles Parker (with cigar) was in uniform on short furlough before shipping overseas in WWI. Les (Lt.) & Bert Parker (RT.) shown with their patriotic, bow decorated guitars. Youngest son Glen Parker is wearing his best shirt and tie.
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