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Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data

Photo #: 80-G-K-13849 (Color)

President Franklin D. Roosevelt

Examines a Japanese Navy flag, held by Marine Corps Commandant Lieutenant General Thomas Holcomb, at the White House in September 1942.
This flag was captured by Marine Raiders on Makin Island during the 17-18 August raid. It was offered to the President for his personal collection, but he instead recommend that it be placed among the Marine Corps' trophies
Note the U.S. Flag in the center, with a ribbon marked "... Master Depot Philadelphia".

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives.

Online Image: 108KB; 590 x 765 pixels

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2 March 2004