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Fort Smith National Historic Sitesoldiers from 13 Kansas in formation on Garrison Ave.
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Fort Smith National Historic Site
July 2007 Artifact
detail of American flag and its original box
United States Flag Presented to Fort Smith NHS by Lady Bird Johnson
 
detail of flag box with Mrs. Johnson's name written on it

Vice-President Lyndon Johnson's wife, Lady Bird, officially dedicated Fort Smith National Historic Site on October 27, 1964. Mrs. Johnson presented a flag, the symbol of our country, to the park. This flag, with the original box, remains in the park's collection.

 
black and white photo showing Ladybird Johnson at podium during dedication of park. American flag is behind her.
Lady Bird Johnson at dedication of Fort Smith National Historic Site
Park staff and volunteers demonstrating using lindstock and slowmatch to ignite the cannon's primer  

Did You Know?
The soldiers who came to Fort Smith in 1817 were still using some 18th century technology and drill. The cannon was discharged using a lindstock and slowmatch to ignite the primer, which originally was loose powder or a turkey quill filled with powder.

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Last Updated: September 11, 2007 at 14:28 EST