Flags

Joseph Galea, from New York City, (left) presenting flag to President Harry S. Truman (right) in recognition of the sympathy and assistance President Truman gave to the Island of Malta. Photo is inscribed: "To the Hon. J. Howard McGrath Chairman Nat. Dem. Committee Your Sincerely, Joseph Galea."

Famous photograph of the Iwo Jima flag raising by Marines during World War II. It has handwritten location and date in upper corner of photo.

The official flag of the Allied Atlantic Command, North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

Navy Under Secretary Francis P. Whitehair (right) displays the U. S. Marine Corps flag to an unidentified visitor from the Middle East.

Flag raising ceremony during commemoration of the first anniversary of the American landing at Leyte, Philippines on October 20, 1944. The soldiers and band members in the background are unidentified. Donor: John Paxton.

Color guard of the 211th AAA AW passes in review during celebrations to commemorate the Battle of Leyte which began with the American landing on October 20, 1944. All are unidentified. Donor John Paxton

Oscar Chapman (left) and Ann (Mrs. Oscar) Chapman hold up an Alaskan state flag after an Alaska Statehood party.

A parade by British troops and flag raising ceremony held at the Franco-Prussian victory column on the Charlottenburger Strasse. This symbolizes the arrival of British troops in the city of Berlin, Germany.

Unites States soldiers in a Fourth of July celebration in the square of the Adolf Hitler Barracks in Berlin, Germany. American troops are marching out of the square with the military band after the United States flag has been raised next to the Russian flag above the barracks in the background.

Colors of the Guatemalan Military Academy, during celebrations for the anniversary of the Academy. All are unidentified.