The Flag raising ceremony August 28, 1945, to begin the U.S. occupation of Mille Atoll following the Japanese surrender on board the USS Levy DE 162. U.S. and Japanese servicemen salute the Flag after, as per protocol, an Army detachment conducted the official raising of the Flag on land. Photo © desausa.org. May not be used without written permission from DESA
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