8 Comments

Actually, Laura Gardin Fraser DID win the contest in 1931. Then Treasury Secretary Andrew W. Mellon over-ruled the committees involved and selected John Flanagan's design instead.

Expand full comment

Wow. That makes the story even better. Hard to believe her beautiful design was vetoed! Thanks for clarifying this history.

Expand full comment

Congrats.

Expand full comment

Thanks, Cheri!

Expand full comment

Katie, this is wonderful. So proud of this work and of you!!!

Expand full comment

Thank you, Jane!

Expand full comment

Congratulations on finishing your manuscript! That must feel SO good. Bravo.

Expand full comment

Thank you, Betsy! It really does feel good to have it in before the end of the year ;)

Expand full comment