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Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data

Photo #: NH 43149

Capture of Fort San Antonio de Abad, Malate, Philippines, 13 August 1898


First U.S. flag is hoisted over the fort, which had been bombarded by U.S. warships, including USS Olympia, and captured by troops of the U.S. Army First Colorado Volunteer Regiment. Note extensive damage from shellfire.

Donation of Rear Admiral Ammen C. Farenholt, USN(MC).

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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2 April 1998