"Washington Bicentennial 1732-1932" Parade Flag, Printed Red, White, and Blue, circa 1930

Presented is a George Washington Bicentennial parade flag from 1932. The flag is printed with blue, white, and red stripes, with a prominent bust portrait of George Washington at center. The words “Washington Bicentennial” and the dates “1732-1932" are printed in white above and below the portrait. This flag would have been used during a parade or similarly festive event celebrating the 200 year anniversary of George Washington’s birth.  The bicentennial of Washington’s birth in February, 1932, was an occasion celebrated throughout the United States. In anticipation of the two hundred year anniversary, President Coolidge established the official George Washington Bicentennial Commission in December of 1924. Throughout the next seven years, the Commission organized numerous projects, programs and celebrations to commemorate the historic date, and encouraged communities and civic organizations throughout the United States to do so as well.  The holiday was an “opportunity to reacquaint A