American Flag Symbolism

Images of the American flag in various contexts, reflecting national pride, remembrance, and historical significance across different locations.

Silhouette of a saluting U.S. soldier holding national flag against the moonlit night sky.

1980s AMERICAN FLAG AND PATRIOTIC UNITED STATES ARMY MARKER IN GRAVEYARD

A 3rd US Infantry (The Old Guard) caisson detail waits at the East Plaza of the Capitol for the casket of the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era to be carried out of the rotunda. The serviceman will be transported to Arlington National Cemetery for a state funeral service and internment at the Tomb of the Unknowns. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

NEW YORK - Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit led a run to Ground Zero, May 31. The majority of Marines with the 24th MEU joined the Marine Corps after the attacks of Sept. 11. More than 3,000 Marines, Sailors and Coast Guardsmen in the area participating in community outreach events and equipment demonstrations as part of Fleet Week New York 2011. This is the 27th year New York has hosted the sea services for Fleet Week.

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Lakisha Croley, Still Photographic Journeyman, 31st Communications Squadron (CS), arranges the American flag in preparation for a studio portrait. Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA)

The U.S. flag is shown set at half-staff Dec. 7, 2022, at the installation flagpole at Fort McCoy, Wis., in honor of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, also referred to as Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day or Pearl Harbor Day, is observed annually in the United States on December 7, to remember and honor the 2,403 Americans who were killed in the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii on December 7, 1941, which led to the United States declaring war on Japan the next day and thus entering World War II.

Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge - General - 26-HK-134-33. Hurricane Katrina

England, London, Westminster. Statue of the Duke of York looks down on balloons forming the finishing arch of the Help for Heroes charity Hero Ride in Horse Guards Parade.

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force New York march during the Veterans Day Parade 2022, Nov. 11, 2022. The Veterans Day Parade is observed annually by veterans, service members and local residents to give thanks and support for members of the armed forces.

The bugle that was aboard the battleship USS ARIZONA (BB-39) on December 7, 1941, rests on the flag as a reminder of that fatal day at Pearl Harbor. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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US Flag, Detroit, Michigan. World war two 1943

WASHINGTON (Feb. 18, 2016) The Medal of Honor will be awarded to Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) Edward C. Byers Jr. by President Barack Obama during a White House ceremony Feb. 29. Byers is receiving the medal for his actions during a 2012 rescue operation in Afghanistan.

Memorial day concept. American flag and military dog tags on a black background. Remember and honor.. Memorial day concept. American flag and military dog tags on black background. Remember and honor.

GALVESTON, Texas (Sept. 17, 2012) Sailors raise the Navy Jack aboard the Freedom-class littoral combat ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Fort Worth (LCS 3) as the ship arrives in Galveston, Texas, for her commissioning ceremony Sept. 22. Fort Worth will proceed to her homeport in San Diego following commissioning.

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HAKODATE, Japan (Oct. 8, 2022) Sailors assigned to Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) help clean the graves of two U.S. Navy Sailors at Hakodate Foreign General Cemetery during a community relations event in Hakodate, Japan, Oct. 8. Benfold is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navys largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleets principal surface force.

Illustration of US marine in front of the USA flag. Illustration of US marine

National D-Day Museum New Orleans Louisiana USA

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Usa, Virginia, Arlington. Iwo Jima Memorial, Sunset Parade which consists of a performance of 'The Commandant's Own' Drum and Bugle Corps, the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard.

An honor guard from the guided missile frigate USS HAWES (FFG-53) departs after placing a memorial wreath at the Freedom Shrine. The HAWES also visited ports in Estonia and Latvia after participating in BALTOPS '92. This was the first visit to these countries by a U.S. ship since 1924. Base: Klaipeda Country: Lithuania(LTU)

World War II Memorial in Washington, DC, USA.

An activation ceremony for the newly-transitioned 125th Communications Squadron, 125th Fighter Wing, was held April 2, 2023 at the Jacksonville Air National Guard Base, Florida. The flight was recently tasked with the stand-up of a Mission Defense Team (MDT) whose primary mission will be to provide functional mission assurance to the 125th Fighter Wing. The increased responsibility moves the 125th Communications Flight beyond its base communications and information technology focus resulting in the redesignation as a squadron.

Secretary Gale Norton speaking at ceremonies at the War Correspondents Memorial, Burkittsville, Maryland, featuring unveiling of plaque honoring fourprominent journalists killed during war and war-related coverage in Iraq and Pakistan

USA flag patch, ID tags on military battle dress uniform.

Rear Admiral Robert F. Duncan Press Conference - 26-HK-8-4. podium with flags and poster on wall in conference room. Hurricane Katrina

U.S. Marines, DoD civilians, retirees, and guests take part in a ribbon cutting ceremony commemorating Training and Education Command (TECOM) assuming Marshall Hall as its new headquarters building aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, July 1, 2022. Marshall Hall is named after Cpl. James Marshall, the first Marine Security Guard killed in the defense of an American Embassy. The building, previously the Marine Corps Embassy Security Group headquarters, was renovated to serve as the TECOM headquarters after elevating TECOM to a three-star command.

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The American flag flies during the annual Vietnam Veterans of America Savannah Chapter 671 Memorial Day Ceremony in downtown Savannah, GA, May 29, 2022. Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for America's service members who fought and gave their lives for the United States of America.

Airmen from the 501st Combat Support Wing fold an American flag prior to the national anthem at Wembley Stadium, in London, England, Oct. 30, 2022. Approximately 70 uniformed personnel represented the U.S. Air Force and nation by unveiling an American flag during the pre-game ceremonies of the Jacksonville Jaguars and Denver Broncos NFL game.

Jerry Ackerman, left, and Jack Gutman, former U.S. Navy corpsmen who served during World War II, visit the Medal of Honor Memorial at the Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 27, 2022. In 1944 Jack and Jerry became best friends while training on Camp Pendleton only to be separated during World War II without knowing of each other's whereabouts until 75 years later.

The All Veterans Memorial located at Memorial Lake on Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The dedication was held on 15 August 1995. Base: Eglin Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

President Kennedy views the Marine Corps Evening Parade, at the Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. (8th I Streets, SE), 9:00PM. Members of the Marine Corps Color Guard stand at attention during an evening parade at the Marine Barracks (8th I) in Washington, D.C.

Freedom Is Not Free' on wall at new Korean War Veterans Memorial on Mall in Washington DC, USA

Our First Defense Postcard. ca. 1917, Our First Defense

Marine One and two escort helicopters approach the landing area on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., Aug. 17, 2009.

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (Aug. 13, 2012) Quartermaster 1st Class Candice Stone lowers the national ensign aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is undergoing a planned incremental availability at Norfolk Naval Shipyard to refurbish shipboard systems and conduct maintenance.

High angle view of opening ceremonies for Reconnaissance Air Meet 88, a multi-national competition of military aerial reconnaissance teams at Bergstrom Air Force Base. Exact Date Shot Unknown. Subject Operation/Series: RECONNAISSANCE AIR MEET '88 State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A route clearance team with the Florida National Guards Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Emergency Response Force-Package search several vessels shipwrecked by Hurricane Irma, and left abandoned along the shoreline at Naval Air Station Key West. If the CERF-P teams found no signs of life or fatalities onboard, they would note the names and locations of the abandoned vessels for identification.

Historic Fort McHenry, birthplace of the Star Spangled Banner, the national anthem of the USA.

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Free Groove, U.S. Army Europe and Africas premier jazz ensemble, performs in a concert as part of the U.S. Embassy sponsored African Lion 2022 Tour in Agadir, Morocco, June 26, 2022, during African Lion 2022. African Lion 2022 is U.S. Africa Command's largest, premier, joint, annual exercise hosted by Morocco, Ghana, Senegal and Tunisia, June 6 - 30. More than 7,500 participants from 28 nations and NATO train together with a focus on enhancing readiness for U.S. and partner nation forces. AL22 is a joint all-domain, multi-component, and multinational exercise, employing a full array of mission capabilities with the goal to strengthen interoperability among participants and set the theater for strategic access.

military forces, patriotism and memorial day concept - close up of american flag and badges or dog tags. close up of american flag and badges or god tags

World War II Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial in the back, Washington DC, USA, America, North America

030408-F-1472B-036. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Salt Lake City State: Utah (UT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC

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1940s FLYING FLAGS OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR ALLIED COUNTRIES UNITED STATES BRITISH EMPIRE SOVIET UNION CHINA AND FREE FRENCH

060829-N-9458H-001. Base: Nas Jrb New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Security at the US Capitol the day after Inauguration.

Office of the Secretary - National Peace Officers' Memorial Service at U.S. Capitol with President George W Bush and Secretary Elaine Chao

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Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to the Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C., to view Marine Corps Evening Parade, deliver remarks, and attend reception at the site, a National Historic Landmark

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Solomons, Maryland, USA An American flag flies at half mast symbolising a national tragedy.

A mural painted by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kaitlyn Barone, Intelligence Analyst assigned to the 126th Intelligence Squadron, is on display at Joint Base McGuire-Dix Lakehurst from fall of 2021. Barones mural honors the sacrifice of the evacuees as well as the contributions of the service men and women who played a life changing role in the lives of the Afghanistan people. (Photo provided)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kirsten Chervenak, with the New Jersey Air National Guards 177th Fighter Wing, stands for a portrait at a Federal Medical Station set up at the Atlantic City Convention Center in Atlantic City, N.J., April 15, 2020.

1800s 1860s AMERICAN CIVIL WAR OBJECTS STILL LIFE UNION OFFICER UNIFORM DISPLAY ON US FLAG WITH SWORDS REVOLVER SPURS BINOCULARS

A crowd waits to greet members of Beachmaster Unit 2 upon their return to the U.S. after participating in Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Freedom River provides support along the Military Mile during the 45th Annual Free Press Marathon in Detroit, Mich., on October 16, 2022

The U.S. Army Parachute Team conducts a demonstration at the 2022 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, California, Sept. 23, 2022. Nicknamed the Golden Knights in 1962, Golden signifies the gold medals the team won in international competitions, and Knights alludes to the teams ambition to conquer the skies. The Golden Knights perform in more than 100 events per year. The theme for the 2022 MCAS Miramar Air Show, Marines Fight, Evolve and Win, reflects the Marine Corps ongoing modernization efforts to prepare for future conflicts.

Highlight from Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument in Montana, viewed during visit by Secretary Gale Norton to participate in dedication ceremonies for the new Indian Memorial

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John F. Kennedy Jr. look up at Sgt. Eldon J. Johnston, during Veteran's Day ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery. Nov. 11, 1963.

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Office of the Secretary - National Peace Officers' Memorial Service at U.S. Capitol with President George W Bush and Secretary Elaine Chao

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Virginia, Arlington. Iwo Jima Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to Washington, D.C.'s Tidal Basin and surrounding area, where he joined National Park Service Director Mary Bomar, National Mall and Memorial Parks Superintendent Peggy O'Dell, and National Cherry Blossom Festival, Inc. President Diana Mayhew for a press conference announcement of new and enhanced visitor services on the National Mall in time for the 2008 Cherry Bloossom Festival. The Secretary also spoke with National Park Service staff, U.S. Park Police personnel, and visitors around the Tidal Basin and National Mall.

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A group of sailors gathers for a photograph at the base of the Statue of Liberty during Fleet Week. Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

military forces, patriotism and national holidays concept - memorial day words over american flag and soldiers badges. memorial day words over american flag and dog tags

U.S Army recruitment office at Times Square, New York City; Embellished with a neon US flag 2013

A crew member looks down from the stern of the dock landing ship USS PORTLAND (LSD 37) as the vessel arrives in port. The PORTLAND is transporting equipment which will be used to repair a flood-damaged railroad during exercise ATLAS RAIL. Subject Operation/Series: ATLAS RAIL Country: Tunisia (TUN)

A display of fireworks go off in the sky during a 4th of July celebration at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, June 30, 2022. The 4th Force Support Squadron hosted the annual 4th of July celebration, providing live music, carnival rides and fireworks.

Curfew in place after death of Martin Luther King and subsequent riots

290th Military Police Brigade, U.S. Army Reserve, held a change of command ceremony and a change of responsibility ceremony at Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center, Mississippi, on Friday, August 5, 2022. During the ceremony, Col. John Dunn relinquished command to the incoming commander, Col. Jonathan Bennett. Following the change of command, Command Sgt. Maj. Jeffery Culberson assumed responsibility from Command Sgt. Maj. Kyle Jenkins.

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Members of the French Republic, Regiment Du Service Militaire Adapte De Polynesie Francaise, present the colors during the playing of the French National Anthem during the Bazeilles Day Ceremony in Pirae, Tahiti, French Polynesia, Aug. 31, 2022. The ceremony honored the events of the Franco-Prussian War in 1870, when French Marines stood up to a force of Bavarians who outnumbered the French 10 to one. Taking place in the French Village of Bazeilles, the battle is considered one of the first occurrences of urban warfare.

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Veterans day. Honoring all who served. American flag on gray background with copy space.

Soldiers from 173rd Airborne Brigade secure a M119 Howitzer and a M1097R1 Humvee onto a 32-ft pallet at Aviano Air Base May 10, 2022, for an air drop into Latvia as part of Exercise Swift Response 22. Swift Response is an annual U.S. Army Europe and Africa multinational training exercise that takes place this year in Eastern Europe, the Arctic High North, Baltics, and Balkans from May 2-20. Swift Response exercises U.S. Army Europe and Africa's ability to rapidly deploy beside European multi-national airborne forces with little to no warming across the globe. The purpose is to present combat credible Army forces in Europe and Africa and enhance readiness by building airborne interoperability with Allies and Partners and the integration of joint service partnership.

Recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct basic swim qualification aboard Marine Corps Recruit Training Depot Parris Island, S.C., Apr. 5, 2023. Basic swim qualification consists of a 25 meter swim, tower jump into the water, four minute tread, 25 meter pack swim, and an underwater gear shed.

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050819-A-0575B-021. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Bagram Airfield State: Parwan Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Major Command Shown: CJTF76

American patriotic postcard, commemorating the civil war. Honour the Brave! 1861- 1865 1908

Office of the Secretary - National Peace Officers' Memorial Service at U.S. Capitol with President George W Bush and Secretary Elaine Chao

A NASA T-38 training jet is seen as it flies at 1500 feet over Washington, DC, Thursday, April 5, 2012. NASA, in cooperation with the Federal Aviation Administration, conducted training and photographic flights over the DC metropolitan area. T-38 aircraft have been used for astronaut training for more than 30 years as they allow pilots and mission specialists to think quickly in changing situations, mental experiences the astronauts say are critical to practicing for the rigors of spaceflight.

The 2022 Marine Corps Marksmanship Championship awards ceremony honors top pistol and rifle shooters from across the Marine Corps at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 11, 2022. Shooters were selected from the five regional matches, coordinated by the Marine Corps Shooting Team, October 2021 through March 2022. Competitors who placed in the top 10 percent earned the privilege of competing.

U.S. Soldiers with the Georgia National Guard stand in front of the National Mall in Washington, D.C., Jan. 20, 2021. At least 25,000 National Guard men and women have been authorized to conduct security, communication and logistical missions in support of federal and District authorities leading up and through the event.

Tuskegee, Alabama, An employee of the National Park Service raises the American flag at the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site at Moton Field, where African-American airmen trained to fly during World War II.

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A bell sits on the flight line during the Patriot Day Run at Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia, September 8, 2022. Participants of the 5K run rang the bell after completing the run in honor of those who lost their lives in the September 11, 2001 attacks.

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