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August 10, 1899
San Antonio Daily Light
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
What is this article about?
Public outcry in the US against using 'V' instead of 'U' in the 'United States of America' inscription on the Paris Exposition building design, favoring simplicity over artistry. Protests flood State Department and President; decision deferred to Commissioner General Peck.
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Cranks Want a Plain U To Spell United States With.
Washington, D. C., Aug. 10. Since the recent publication of the design accepted for the United States building at the Paris exposition the state department overwhelmed with letters from all parts of the country in which the writers protest against the use of the letter V for the U in words "United States of America," which is to be inscribed over the main portal of the public building. The stand is taken that the old-fashioned letter U would be much more appropriate and becoming of the vaunted simplicity of the American republic than would be the substitution of the letter V, though the latter might be considered more artistic. A deluge of these protests were addressed to the president at Plattsburg and to a number of them the reply was returned that the question had been referred to Commissioner General Peck and that the decision would rest with him.
Washington, D. C., Aug. 10. Since the recent publication of the design accepted for the United States building at the Paris exposition the state department overwhelmed with letters from all parts of the country in which the writers protest against the use of the letter V for the U in words "United States of America," which is to be inscribed over the main portal of the public building. The stand is taken that the old-fashioned letter U would be much more appropriate and becoming of the vaunted simplicity of the American republic than would be the substitution of the letter V, though the latter might be considered more artistic. A deluge of these protests were addressed to the president at Plattsburg and to a number of them the reply was returned that the question had been referred to Commissioner General Peck and that the decision would rest with him.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Public Protest
Paris Exposition
United States Building
Letter V
Letter U
American Simplicity
What entities or persons were involved?
Commissioner General Peck
President
Where did it happen?
Washington, D. C.; Paris Exposition
Story Details
Key Persons
Commissioner General Peck
President
Location
Washington, D. C.; Paris Exposition
Event Date
Aug. 10
Story Details
Citizens protest the design's use of V for U in 'United States of America' on the US building at Paris Exposition, arguing U better suits American simplicity. Letters overwhelm State Department and reach President at Plattsburg; issue referred to Commissioner General Peck for decision.