Lisa
Rockford

American Splenda (Iteration 2) Digital mockup for Future Installation, 2019 (Interior view)
My artistic method has increasingly become a process of collecting, amassing, and curating objects, organized within a
maximalist aesthetic.


American Splenda (Iteration 2) Digital mockup for Future Installation, 2019 (Exterior view)
I specifically look for objects from American pop culture that are iconic, kitsch, and will soon become dated. I am fascinated by the context and psychology of how certain items become desired and will eventually become lasting artifacts that epitomize a time period. The American Splenda installation is a spectacle that represents the overwhelming offerings found within one specific niche of the consumer market; supported by ideological romanticism.
Selections from the American Splenda Collection, 2020, 7:58 minute video with sound
American Splenda by Lisa Rockford
Complete List of Collected Items
DÉCOR & Furniture
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Flag on Brick print fabric shower curtain, divided in two
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Oversize bean bag chair with side arms
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Folding Beach chair
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Printed wallpaper border with sheep
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Wall cross
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Splenda artificial sweetener packets with US flag font
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(144) flag bottle caps, spread on floor and surfaces
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Metallic banners
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LED net lighting
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(24) flag tree Air fresheners, Vanilla scented
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Musical “Grand ‘Ole” clock
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Lynn Austin sexy poster
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Wooden shelf rack
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Eagle Latch hook rug
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God Bless America Latch hook rug
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JFK tapestry
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9x13 LED sparkle light
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Hanging light set w/ 10 flag shape lights
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Plastic Tablecloth
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(2) Wind socks
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Wind chime
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Metal yard pinwheel
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Light up glitter flag decoration
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(4) Night lights with assorted pictures
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Folding vinyl laundry basket
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Trash can w/ sticker & bow
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Inflatable seat cushion
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Fleece throw blanket
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(16) bathmats
FURNITURE
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Bean bag chair
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Ottoman Foot Rest
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Pouch couch inflatable seating
FUNCTIONAL OBJECTS
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(2) Erasers
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Round Inflatable cooler
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Stitched vinyl Flask
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Glitter mardi gras theatrical eye mask
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Tin ashtray
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Silicone glow in the dark water pipe/bong
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Head Rush Beer bong
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(13) Beer cozies
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Eagle Cigarette case
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Metal Lighter
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(2) Umbrellas
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Wooden jewelry box
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Bling iPhone case
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3pk ballpoint pens
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(4) fabric Placemats set
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Paper plates/napkins
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Ceramic Texas Napkin holder
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Patriotic utensil caddy
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Divided pencil holder with Red & Blue pens, Custom American Splenda pencils
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Electric Hair straightening brush
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Faux leather over wood Tissue box
COLLECTIBLES
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2016 Trump faux Silver coin
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2016 Trump faux Gold Coin
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Gold plated playing cards
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Golf balls, NASA Collectible set
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Hilary Clinton’s head photoshopped onto another woman in bathing suit magnet
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Flag print Elephant sculpture
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Fake Fabergé egg
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Wood wheelbarrow
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9/11 decorative plate
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5 Picture Frames
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Betty boop mirror
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Bottle cooler with mini tactical Vest
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Nutcracker
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Porcelain policeman jewelry box with flag inside
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Mini guitar w/stand
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Folding knife in decorative case (Statue of liberty)
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Folding knife in decorative case (George W. Bush)
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Red & blue poker chips
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Resin Skull with flag bandana
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“Country flags” book
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“Long may she wave” book
TOYS
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Rope Dog Toy with squeaker
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(25) Inflatable oozie toys
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Inflatable oversize bat
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Inflatable oversize Mallot with squeaker
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Inflatable football helmet
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Inner tube
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Bean bag Toss game
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Faux Rubik’s cube puzzle with patriotic print
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(12) Patriotic paddleball games
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(36) patriotic Flamingo pinwheels
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(2) Slinky brand jumbo pinwheels
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Child’s Punching bag
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(3) Child’s boxing gloves
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Gold flag fidget spinner
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(7) White Flag pattern fidget spinners
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Football Helmet Keychain with silicone phallus head stress toy
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Stuffed white Bear with flag print keychain
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Puppy clip on
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Pacifier
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Wind up teeth toy
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6 identical squeezable stress toys
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Mouse pad puzzle
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Duck Dynasty puzzle
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Kinetic electronic flag
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Baby doll dressed in patriotic clothing & Baby moccasins
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Baby doll 2 dressed in patriotic clothing & sunglasses
CLOTHING & Accessories
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Sleep mask blinders
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Lace panties
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Women’s briefs
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Men’s chinese brand briefs
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C-string thong
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Artificial Nails
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(2) star Pasties stickers, now on female mannequin
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Men’s ankle socks
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(4) Assorted print Neck ties
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Dog bow tie
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Flag Dog tag
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Faux Brass Pocket watch on chain
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Cross flag necklaces
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Mardi gras necklace
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(5) decorative faux rhinestone beads
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Santa plastic watch
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(5) prs assorted Sunglasses
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Oversize Novelty glasses
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Motorcycle belt buckle
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Iraqi freedom pin
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Patriotic Mickey Mouse head pin
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Headband deelyboppers
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Fairy wings
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Bib
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Flag Cape
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Glittery chef Apron
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Clock earrings
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Chain Pins
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Hockey mask
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vinyl Mouth mask
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Color changing LED mask that lifts up with silver skull underneath
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Printed balaclava
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Patriotic sombrero from Oriental Trading Company
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(6) Red Visors with Zipper fanny packs
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(6) Blue Visors with Zipper fanny packs
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pirate hat
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Straw hat
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Cowboy hat
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Crocheted tank top
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Exhilaration tank Top
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Boys hoodie
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Drawstring shorts, 2XL
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Flared skirts
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Oversize Tank tops
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Child’s hat w/ heart
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Busch beer hat
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3 sets Flip flops
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Faux Leather wallet
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Fabric tote bag
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Troops tote bag
OTHER/Artist interventions
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Mirror with lines of Splenda, razor blade & pen barrel
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Male mannequin hand with Rhinestone Bling watch & Artificial nails, manicured
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Female mannequin hand 1 with Faux Gold skull ring, Flexing flag watch & Artificial nails, manicured
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Female mannequin hand 2 (rubber) with Artificial nails, manicured
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Tactical vest with flag patches
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12” liberty patch
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Loud & proud patch
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Pot leaf patch
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Mickey Mouse patch
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Peace patch
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Smiley face patch
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Skull patch
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Dove patch
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Superman patch
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Sexy female silhouette patch
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Heart & praying hands patches
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Mouth guard with impression of the artist’s teeth
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Limited edition “patriot proof” of purchase cards (22 tiers) with artist’s middle fingerprint.
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$0= Unpatriotic
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$1 = Passive patriot
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$2 = Greenhorn level
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$3 = Average patriot
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$4 = Blue collar level
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$5 = Monumental patriot
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$6 = White collar level
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$7.04 = Independence level
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$8 = Supersized level
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$9.11= Patriot act/Hero level
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$10= True patriot (Hamiltonian)
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$11.11 = Veteran level
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$12.16 = Tea party patriot
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< $14.92= Original American
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>$15.00 = Founding patriot
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$17.87= Constitutional level
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$18.63= Emancipated American
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$19.84= (Born in USA) Springsteen level
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$20= Jacsksonian or Tubmanian level
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$25= Corporate level
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$45 = Trumpetier
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$50= Granted Gold Nationalist level
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$100=Diamond level 100% American - The 1%
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