2018.019.003 [Flag]

This flag was used by the the 1st Colored Regiment of Iowa during the Civil War. Alexander Clark, a resident of Muscatine, Iowa, helped organize this regiment. While Clark helped organize the regiment, he was not able go on active duty due to a defect in his left ankle. Content can be used with the following standards: SS-US 9-12.23 Iowans Influence US History in a lesson on Iowans' experience in the Civil War. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions.