This nylon flag has a white background with two crossed American flags framing three concentric rings of red, white, and blue. In the second ring are listed the American wars. The innermost ring honors POWs and MIAs. In the center of the rings is a five-pointed star of red, white, and blue with a bald eagle in the center. The logos for the five branches of American service are also depicted. 

This flag was specifically solicited from the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians for the “Anishinabek: The People of This Place” exhibition. This flag was carried by the standard bearer honoring military veterans at the Pow Wow held in the GRCC Ford Fieldhouse in autumn 1993. Its use in the Anishinabek exhibition addressed the importance military veterans hold in Native culture.

Included with the flag is an archival collection of documents from the designer/manufacturer of the flag, Spirit of America, based in Mishawaka, Indiana. These documents consist of several poems written by Richard Hemphill, two care manuals, and a detailed description of the logo:

• The eagle represents freedom, while the colors red and blue represent bloodshed, valor, and bravery.       
• The eight stars within the large star represent the eight men who died during the hostage rescue attempt in Iran.
• The cross symbols acknowledge the men and women of all nationalities who gave their lives for our country.
• Also found within the flag are the abbreviations POW and MIA ("Prisoner of War" and "Missing in Action") and the place names of wars and invasions in American history.
• The "Tribute" to this logo reads: "This logo and flag were designed as a tribute to all men & women of all nationalities, living or dead, who served in the Army--Navy--Air Force--Marines & Coast Guard. They gave us the freedom we enjoy as Americans" and is signed by Dale Hemphill.

Redesign of the Anishinabek: The People of this Place exhibit. Ideas for potential artifacts.

Dale Hemphill is the owner and founder of Forgotten Heroes, Ltd., in Mishawaka, Indiana. He is also the president and founder of the Spirit of America Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring veterans and heroes.