16 reactions · 11 shares | Clint Eastwood explaining the “Raising the Flag” scene in ‘Flags of our Fathers’ (2006) Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima is an iconic photograph taken by Joe Rosenthal on February 23, 1945, which depicts six United States Marines raising a U.S. flag atop Mount Suribachi, during the Battle of Iwo Jima, in World War II. | History of Cinema | Facebook

As the #DoD observes Flag Day June 14 and Flag Week June 11-17, we're reminded that the raising of Old Glory has punctuated many important milestones in U.S. history. #FlagWeek | U.S. Department of War

Enjoy a glimpse of U.S. Army tradition - a Change of Command and Change of Responsibility ceremony! The color (flag) represents responsibility and authority of the Battalion. Their passing between leadership through the formation symbolizes the passing of that authority to each individual, finalizing the command and responsibility changes. Although not unique to the Army branch, this traditional ceremony showcases continuity within the force. 🇺🇸 | U.S. Army Recruiting Syracuse

133K views · 2.4K reactions | Learn how to properly hang an American flag ahead of Independence Day from #AskTOH carpenter and U.S. Navy Seabee, Nathan Gilbert.  Learn more: https://bit.ly/3AeLuL0 | This Old House | Facebook