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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
Joe Rosenthal’s iconic photos from Iwo Jima helped the United States raise $26 billion for the war and served as the basis ...
On Feb. 23, 1945, Marines and Navy corpsmen staked symbolic claim to victory in one phase of WWII battle
On Feb. 23, 1945, during World War II, U.S. Marines on Iwo Jima captured Mount Suribachi, where they raised two American ...
Washington lawmaker wants to redesign state flag
A partisan fight over whether Washington's flag truly represents the state in the best way it could is brewing in Olympia, ...
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Matthew Tkachuk, United States fired up for 4 Nations final
Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, died on Aug. 29 when they were struck by an alleged drunk driver, who has been charged ...
Are flags half-staff on Presidents' Day? What holidays are they lowered? What to know
Presidents' Day is a federal holiday, celebrated annually on the third Monday of February. But flags are raised at full height.
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Congressman Langworthy introduces bill requiring American-made flags
Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) has introduced legislation that would mandate all American flags displayed on federal ...