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ConsolidatedThe first American flag to be raised at Santo Tomas Prison in over three years goes up to the roars of the assembled civilian prisoners. Flags were brought in by our troops, but smaller flags and bunting was hidden by the inmates in the University

Publication:
US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II
Theater Number:
18
Theater:
Philippines
Place:
Philippines
Category:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
The first American flag to...
Caption:
The first American flag to be raised at Santo Tomas Prison in over three years goes up to the roars of the assembled civilian prisoners. Flags were brought in by our troops, but smaller flags and bunting was hidden by the inmates in the University
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
PHILIPPINES, PRISONS &PRISONERS
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A30816A-69302AC
Conflict Period:
World War II

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About US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II

This series of photos documents an important era in US military aviation history, especially activities of the US Air Force during World War II.

Source Information

Forces War Records, US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II (https://ca.forceswarrecords.com/document/46950224/the-first-american-flag-to-be-raised-at-santo-tomas-prison-in-over-three-years-goes-up-to-the-roars- : accessed Sept 20, 2024), database and images,

Publication Title
US, WWII US Air Force Photos
Total Records
88,912Complete: 100%
Content Source
The National Archives logoThe National Archives
Record Group
342
Published on Forces War Records
November 27, 2007
Last Updated
December 31, 2008