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Steve Smith's avatar

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.

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Katie Gee Salisbury's avatar

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

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Cheri Fisher, DC's avatar

Congrats.

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Katie Gee Salisbury's avatar

Thanks, Cheri!

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Jane Salisbury's avatar

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

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Katie Gee Salisbury's avatar

Thank you, Jane!

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Betsy Mikel's avatar

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

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Katie Gee Salisbury's avatar

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

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