How the Yellow Ribbon Became a National Folk Symbol (Gulf War)

Local GOV/Folklife Ribbons ^ | unknown | Gerald E Parson

[Conservababe]

Thank you so much for your url to the site in post #36. I ordered the support banner. Now, I need some victory yard signs. Anyone know where these can be purchased?

[edwin hubble]

"No, the blue star indicated a family member in service. In the case of death of said service member, the star color was changed to "gold". "

Thanks. I knew there was a 'star' designation of some kind during WWII for a combat death in the family.

[GailA]

Get on your local talk radio and suggest this to the listening audience in your area. I've emailed my talk host. He's not said a word yet. There is a Navy base BUPERS (pencil pushers) about 20 miles North of Memphis.

Don't forget your car antenna or a small one for your dress/shirts. You can use a small US flag to hold it in place getting the best of both symbolism.

[GailA]

SUGGESTION to satisfiy many. Tie the YELLOW Ribbon to the tree, INSERT an American flag inside the bow.

IF you wear a ribbon on your clothes pin it on with an American flag pin like GW wears.

If you can buy a spool of yellow ribbon and make extras to hand out. Folks won't go out of their way to go make one, BUT if you give it to them they will wear it.

[AEMILIUS PAULUS]

After granting every ribbon user his good intentions, somehow the color does not seem right.

[SAMWolf]

Bump

[GailA]

Can be bought here Click here

Can be bought here Click here

They are reasoanable priced.

[SAMWolf]

I like this one.

[Conservababe]

There were also various other "Victory" banners for those who supported the war effort but did not have a family member in service.

Can you tell me what the Victory banners look like, the colors and wording? I am going to try to make my own yard sign as I cannot find one to order. Thanks

[garandgal]

I have tons of Victory items from WWII, including banners, posters, drinking glasses, even a cheese box! They are all red, white, and blue in some variation. They don't always say "Victory"...many just use the letter "V" and/or its morse code equivalent "..._"

Several also incorporate a message besides the "V" or "Victory", such as "Remember Pearl Harbor" or "Keep 'Em Flying". Maybe you could incorporate "Remember 9-11" in some way.

There is one banner that could be used today, just as easily as then. It has a large "V" in the center, the words "For Victory" arching across the top, the American flag displayed vertically on the left side, and the British flag displayed vertically on the right.

Another is shaped like an upside down triangle. It is white with red trim, with a large blue "v". In the center of the "v" is a red heart. Across the top it says "Our heart is in Victory".

Yet another, has the US Flag superimposed over a large "V", with the words "We can..we will..we must" across the bottom.

I have a set of drinking glasses that have the "V" with scantily clad pinup girls dressed as nurses, air raid wardens, etc. But, you probably don't want to stop traffic..LOL!!

Hope this helped a little! Let me know if you need more info...maybe I could find some pictures someplace for you. BTW, the "peace sign" the hippies use is actually the "Victory" sign from WWII. I laugh every time I see them!

[maranatha]

Great information, thanks so much. I've already ordered several pins.

[Richard Kimball]

Are we a wicked bunch of sick pups, or what?

BTW, that list you posted was close to being a top ten list of bad songs by itself, with a couple of exceptions.

[Ligeia]

Now, I need some victory yard signs. Anyone know where these can be purchased?

I Stand with President Bush

[Conservababe]

Thanks so much for your information of the Victory messages in WWII. My, you must have a very extensive collection.

[Conservababe]

Thanks for the site. I can't decide which one to order. Oh heck, I may just order both and some extras for my neighbors.

[Conservababe]

My husband and I purchased a "support banner" at a retail outlet not long ago, because it was similar to the WWII banners that we collect.

It is similar to the WWII banners in that it has the red border and white backgroud...but it has a blue "U.S.A." instead of the "star" that indicates a family member in service. We have it hanging in our window.

I shared this thread with him, and he promptly remembered that there was a website address where you can order them!! It is "americanheroes.cc". Click on "order service flag" to see the USA banner. Also, there are special flags for firefighters,etc...

I ordered the support flag and received it yesterday. It is beautifully made of quality material. I am so pleased. I just had to tell you thanks once again.

[garandgal]

You are welcome! I just love how it looks in the window when you drive by the house...although it would probably look better if we didn't have purple shutters!

[b4its2late]

Or choose another color to show support for our Troops, besides rallies.

Red, white and blue.

[Texas Mom]

Or choose another color to show support for our Troops, besides rallies.

I wear a Red White and Blue Ribbon. They use the Yellow ribbon for everything. The Red White and Blue also is a rememberance of 9-11 when all this started..