The American flag is a dynamic and evolving symbol inviting belonging, inspiring sacrifice, and projecting power. Across generations, people used it to celebrate the nation’s founding ideals, while others used it to challenge the country to live up to those same promises. For Which It Stands invites visitors to explore the many meanings and contradictions embodied in the flag. Through historical flags and imagery from MOHAI Collections, alongside contributions from community partners, this exhibit traces how the flag appears in moments of unity, protest, conflict, and change.
