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I am delighted to announce that I have been asked to exhibit antique American flags once again at New York's Union League Club. One of the city’s most exclusive institutions, the Union League was founded during the Civil War in 1863 by a group of concerned and influential citizens, to aid President Abraham Lincoln in his quest to preserve the Union. Over ensuing years, the club has quietly rendered distinguished service to the nation. Its members were instrumental in establishing The Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1870, played an essential role in the founding of the American Red Cross, and helped to erect both the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor and the Lincoln Monument in Union Square.
Many prominent civic, state and national leaders have enjoyed membership in the ULC. Theodore Roosevelt managed his early political career from the Club’s chambers and chose them as a place to hold interrogations during the time when he served as New York’s Chief of Police. Fifteen Presidents, seven Senators, many Congressmen, cabinet members, diplomats, and scores of CEO’s of major corporations have been members during the past hundred and forty years. J. Pierpont Morgan was a regular, along with John Jay, William Cullen Bryant, Chester Arthur, and Thomas Nast. During this time the Union League has become home to important, original oil paintings of all but one of the Republican American Presidents, as well as other significant works of art.
Although I will not be physically present for the entire run of the exhibition, I am more than happy to schedule appointments. I am best reached at either my office 717.502.1281, on my cell 717.676.0545, or via email at info@jeffbridgman.com
The Union League Club is located at 38 East 37th Street, New York, New York 10016
** Please note that the club rules prohibit jeans, shorts, and cell phone use (our sincerest thanks for your cooperation).
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