Wednesday, November 19, 2008

1992 Presidential Debate Flag Up for Bid

On October 19, 1992 Presidential Debates featuring George H. Bush, Bill Clinton and Ross Perot took place here at Michigan State University. The third of three debates during the 1992 election this debate featured all three candidates in a two hour two part format that was watched by over 68 million people.

Since this was the last of debate of the 1992 election, one of the large flags that was used for the stage set for all three debates was donated by Commission on Presidential Debates to the University, the rest of the set was donated to the Smithsonian Institute.

This flag is now available here at the MSU Surplus Store as part of the Wharton Center for Performing Arts is remodeled.
  • Flag was was used in the stage set in the great hall
  • Hanging is in two pieces:
  • Star portion is: 48" x 66 5/8" x 3"
  • Stripes Portion is: 150" x 48 1/2" x 4"
  • Includes 50 stars, but only 4 red stripes and 3 white.
The bidding for the item ends November 28 at 2:00 pm, with the minimum bid being $500. See the full listing.

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