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Artists and Entertainers of the American West

Artists and Entertainers throughout the late 19th and early 20th century were continuously inspired by the American West and Native American and Hispanic cultures. Some of the most influential arti...

The Promotion of National Parks with Railroad Posters

From the turn of the century until America entered World War II in 1941, railroads mounted advertising campaigns designed to lure Americans west to experience the region's scenic wonders firsthand....

Art Depicting Native Americans

Through the introduction of photography, Native Americans were able to be more accurately portrayed in Western Art. A few well-known artists throughout the late 19th and early 20th Century have the...

Remembering Admiral Halsey

Admiral Halsey was an incredible and inspiring Navy war hero and was instrumental in defeating the Japanese after the Pearl Harbor attacks. Read more about his achievements during his time in the N...

Report Upon the Colorado River

Prior to the Civil War, much of the American West was still unexplored and undocumented by the United States. In order to determine whether the Colorado River had potential to become a major shippi...

WWII Savings Bonds and Stamps

During WWII, the government received funding directly from United States citizens in the form of war saving bonds and stamps, which were paid back later with interest. Purchasing war bonds was vie...

Women in Wartime

This month, The Great Republic is showcasing our extensive inventory of World War II memorabilia and antiques. In addition to our August catalog of WWII items, released earlier this week, our upcom...

Why The 41-Star Flag is So Rare

We’ve dealt in our fair share of rare flags, from Civil War-era varieties to unique, hand-sewn masterpieces. However, until now, the 41-star flag had always eluded us. Read more about this rare flag!

Taking Back the South Pacific: Operation Cartwheel

In the summer of 1943, Allied forces in the Pacific launched Operation Cartwheel, a series of amphibious assaults aimed at encircling the Japanese stronghold of Rabaul. Utilizing a new "island-hopp...

Collecting Unofficial 39-Star Flags

If you are looking for an impressive, antique American flag to acquire, consider an “unofficial” 39-star flag. In 1890, 14 years after Colorado statehood, a total of five states joined the Union to...