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Flags of the Nations
Memphis,
Shelby County, Tennessee
In a memorial ceremony on May 9, 1967, the Flags
of the Nations which have claimed the land on which the city of
Memphis is located together with the State and City Flags were
presented by:
Spain, 1541-1681:
Mrs. Kenneth Munden
Mrs. Warren Webb
Mrs. JOse Cadrecha
Frances, 1681 to 1763:
L.Alliance Francaise
Great Britain, 1763 to 1782: English Speaking Union
United States of America since 1782: Daughters of American
Revolution Regents Council
Confederate States, 1861-1862: Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp
Nathan Bedford Forrest No. 215
State of Tennessee since 1796: West Tennessee Historical Society
Founded 1819: City of Memphis
Memorial Site presented by City of Memphis. Tablet presented by
Downtown Auxiliary Unit.
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