Flags once carried by fallen Japanese soldiers in WWII returned to families by 2 Long Island collectors
Two Long Island historical memorabilia collectors say they will turn over 41 flags carried by Japanese servicemen in World ...
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Why the American flag is reversed on military uniforms
On an arm patch, you are looking at it differently, and when the soldier, or marine, or whatever, marches forward, the US flag most face forward. It must not be seen to be in retreat. And so the ...
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The Story Behind the World-Famous Photograph of U.S. Marines Raising the American Flag During the Battle of Iwo Jima
Iwo Jima, a volcanic island about 660 miles south of Tokyo, was of interest to the U.S. military because of its ... was preparing to raise the American flag there. The photographer promptly ...
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It’s a miracle, say family of Japanese soldier killed in WWII, as flag returns from U.S.
The flag, known as “Yosegaki Hinomaru,” or Good Luck Flag, carries the soldier's name, Shigeyoshi Mutsuda, and the signatures of his relatives, friends and neighbors wishing him luck.