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Louis P. Masur's evocative "biography of a photograph" unpacks this arresting image in a tour de force of historical writing. He examines the power of photography and the meaning of the flag, asking why this one picture had so much impact. Read more about The Soiling Of Old Glory.
Other books by Louis P. Masur
Autumn Glory: Baseball's First World Series
Rites of Execution: Capital Punishment and the Transformation of American Culture, 1776-1865
