• From the Editor: Red, White, and Remembered

    From the Editor: Red, White, and Remembered
    Image courtesy of the author.I was a teenager during America’s Bicentennial in 1976—old enough to understand the significance of the moment, but still young enough to get swept up in the celebration of it all. Red, white, and blue seemed to appear everywhere that summer, and patriotism felt woven into daily life in a way that was difficult to miss, even in the pocket change. Bicentennial quarters were everywhere!But as memorable as that summer was, the Fourth of July celebrations tha
  • A Look Inside the July Issue of Kovels Antique Trader

    A Look Inside the July Issue of Kovels Antique Trader
    America’s 250th anniversary provides the backdrop for the July issue of Kovels Antique Trader, where history, patriotism, and collecting come together in stories that celebrate the people, objects, and traditions that have shaped the nation.The celebration begins with Pamela Wiggins Siegel’s look at one of America’s most enduring symbols: the flag pin. From sparkling rhinestone brooches of the World War II era to examples worn by presidents, dignitaries, and royalty, she explor

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