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Flag of "secession" of the "Conch Republic" - Key West, Florida

Flag of "secession" of the "Conch Republic" - Key West, Florida


Image Number

  • RC18016

Year

  • 1982

Series Title

General Note

  • Photographed in April, 1982.

Rights

    Biography Note

  • When the U. S. Border Patrol set up a roadblock on Key West to trap illegal immigrants and drug smugglers, irate Key Westers "seceded" from the United States. They established the "Conch Republic" complete with flag, prime minister and other pseudo-official trappings. The fantasy republic flourishes in fun, festivities and the sale of souvenirs. The pink, blue and gold flag signifies a spirit of independent and rare individuality.

Physical Description

  • 1 photoprint - b&w - 8 x 10 in.

Subject Term

Geographic Term

Shelf Number

  • Shelf number: 08481.

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Flag of "secession" of the "Conch Republic" - Key West, Florida
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Chicago Manual of Style

Flag of "secession" of the "Conch Republic" - Key West, Florida. 1982. Black & white photoprint, 8 x 10 in. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. <https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/39276>, accessed 22 July 2017.

MLA

Flag of "secession" of the "Conch Republic" - Key West, Florida. 1982. Black & white photoprint. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. Accessed 22 Jul. 2017.<https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/39276>.

AP Style Photo Citation

(State Archives of Florida)