Image:Knox KwajaleinFlag 1944 g44879.jpg

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Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox (left) receives the first United States' colors to fly over Japanese territory that had been captured by U.S. forces, at the Navy Department, 29 February 1944. This flag had been raised over Kwajalein on 31 January 1944, during ceremonies on the first day of landings there. Presenting the flag is Captain James H. Doyle, USN
Source

Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy, JPG
Date

29 February 1944
Author

Official U.S. Navy Photo #: 80-G-44879
Permission
(Reusing this image)
Public domain This image is a work of a sailor or employee of the U.S. Navy, taken or made during the course of the person's official duties. As a work of the U.S. federal government, the image is in the public domain.


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