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Article: Hooray for the red, white and blue! (American wood products design)
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- Wood & Wood Products
- Article date:
- June 1, 1991
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HOORAY FOR THE RED, WHITE & BLUE!
Like other towns all over the country, High Point was hard hit with patriotic fervor this spring. Trees and mailboxes sported yellow ribbons. "Welcome Back Troops" signs popped up like dandelions. Folks said Stormin' Norman should run for president, even though America's Persian Gulf hero wasn't home yet. But no matter. On opening day of the International Home Furnishings Market, the sentiment clearly felt was "Hooray for the red, white and blue!"
If the spirit of national pride continues, is it safe to believe that consumers will salute new collections with propitious names such as American Sampler, American Declaration, ...