“The Soiling of Old Glory," a now iconic image taken by news photographer Stanley Forman, captured an unforgettable moment of tension at the boiling point in front of Boston City Hall in April 1976 — as a white youth lunges at a young black man with an American flag. The image came to symbolize the racial strife that plagued Boston throughout the 1970s. Read how this photo transformed one man from an incidental victim to a fervent activist for the Civil Rights movement.

Federal regulations governing the trade and ownership of elephant ivory and other animal-derived objects are under constant review and subject to change at any time. This page offers an overview of regulations, but you should consult the website of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service for the most up-to-date information on these topics.