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Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Monument – Arlington Cemetery – Virginia

December 20, 2024 0 Comments

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Monument - Arlington Cemetery - Virginia

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a solemn and iconic monument located in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia (outside Washington D.C.), dedicated to honoring unidentified American service members who gave their lives in wars. Established in 1921, the tomb represents all those who have died in service to the United States without their remains being identified. Guarded 24/7 by the elite soldiers of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, known as “The Old Guard,” the tomb is a symbol of ultimate sacrifice and national gratitude. Visitors often observe the meticulous Changing of the Guard ceremony, a powerful reminder of the nation’s respect for its fallen heroes.

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American and POW-MIA Flags – Washington Monument – Washington, DC

September 3, 2024 0 Comments

American and POW-MIA Flags - Washington Monument - Washington, DC

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Two flags wave in the wind against a clear blue sky, one being the American flag and the other a POW-MIA flag. The Washington Monument stands tall in the background.

The 50 stars and 13 stripes of the American Flag represent the current 50 states in the Union and the original thirteen colonies prior to the founding of the United States of America. A symbol of the United States is a national symbol often identified with unity, patriotism, sacrifice, courage, liberty and freedom.

The 555-foot Washington Monument Obelisk, named in honor of America’s First President George Washington, was constructed between 1848 and 1884.

The POW-MIA Flag is the official symbols of the National League of POW/MIA Families, which was created in 1970 to bring awareness to prisoners of war (POW) and those missing in action (MIA), from the Vietnam War. The flag, adopted in 1972, has since become a widely adopted symbol, visible at most military installations, US Post Offices, as well as federal and local government agencies, and veteran group posts and celebrations. Two slogans are visible in the image, “You are not forgotten” was officially adopted by the National League of POW/MIA Families as their motto.

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Historic Midway, Kentucky – Honoring Our Veterans

April 6, 2023 0 Comments

Historic Midway, Kentucky - Honoring Our Veterans

A very typical scene from rural towns in parts of Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio that I have visited, where local residents hang up street banners recognizing, and honoring the sacrifices of war veterans from many eras, from World War II, up through the present day. I imagine scenes like this are common place in other states in the Midwest as well. This particular photo comes from Midway, Kentucky, which is name Midway because it is half way between Frankfort, Kentucky’s capital, and Lexington, one of Kentucky’s largest cities, the heart of the bluegrass region, and self-proclaimed as the Horse Capital of the United States. Midway was founded in 1835.

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