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Flags of the Civil War
Presentation of Colors
These divisions, composed of the veterans of the respective regiments, carrying their old colors, presented the finest appearance possible. It was remarkable with what pride each color-bearer held aloft the banner under which he had served, and with what elasticity of step and erect bearing the whole marched to the strains of the martial music, to which they had been so long accustomed.
The State authorities were cheerfully aided and liberally sustained by the citizens of Detroit, and the affair was honored by a magnificent celebration, and participated in by the most numerous assembly of people from all parts of the State ever congregated within its borders.
The invitation extended by the Governor to the soldiers was well responded to, and they rallied in great numbers under their old banners as in times past, presenting them to the State, as follows:
Michigan colors
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