In 1907, it came to the Smithsonian where it has been ever since. During World War II the flag, along with a number of other Smithsonian artifacts, was removed from Washington, and transported to a safe place. It was away from 1942 to 1944. From 1944 until December 1963, the flag was again displayed in the Arts and Industries Building. The National Museum of American History traces American heritage through cultural, scientific and technological exhibitions.
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