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To Mark Japan's Surrender at the End of World War II, This Navy Officer Raced Halfway Around the World With a Historic Flag in Tow
As was customary during any visit to a foreign land, Perry’s flagship flew all of its colors, including a new hand-sewn, 31-star wool American flag ... By the time World War II ended in ...
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The Gentleman’s Agreement That Ended the Civil War
With Lee’s surrender, the war effectively came to an end. On April 9, 1865, a lone Confederate horseman violently waving a white towel (above) as a flag of truce galloped up to the men of the ...
Surrender Flag from Fort Sumter and More Standout Items Headed to Auction
Richmond Auctions is thrilled to host its multi-day Spring Premier Firearms & Sportsman Advertising Auction on April 25th and ...
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History In 2 Minutes: Russia's V-Day
Victory Day marks the end of World War II in Europe when the Soviet army defeated Nazi Germany and captured Berlin. Russia ...
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Fort Sumter surrender flag to be auctioned in Upstate
GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – The makeshift flag soldiers at Fort Sumter used to signal their surrender to the Confederate army, kick-starting the American Civil War will be sold this month ...