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Ship’s American flag from World War II.

World War II Flag

A World War II flag flown aboard a U.S. landing craft during the D-Day invasion at Normandy, France, in 1944 is presented to officials of the Smithsonian Institution during a White House ceremony, July 18, 201.

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  • Credit: D. Myles Cullen, White House VIRIN: 190719-O-ZZ999-4444.JPG
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