David
Thu December 19, 2002 2:52pm
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Vice Chief of the Army Ge
Vice Chief of the Army Gen. John M. Keane accepts a banner from Senators Ted Stevens (R) and Frank Murkowski (R) on behalf of the state of Alaska April 9 at the Capitol in Washington, D.C. Bridge builders of Anchorage prepared two banners, one for New York City and one for the Pentagon to show solidarity and support after September 11, 2001. The banner for NYC was delivered by Alaskan firefighters in the fall, but the one for the Pentagon was not delivered because it was in the Hart building when the building was contaminated and not available. The banner was signed by more than 10,000 Alaskans and measures 4 feet wide and 60 feet long.
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David
Fri December 20, 2002 4:27pm
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With her crew manning the
With her crew manning the rail and banners flying from her superstructure, the guided missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) steams proudly out of San Diego Bay to start a regularly scheduled deployment. Mobile Bay is a part of the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) battlegroup which has just got underway to conduct missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer?s Mate Airman Andrew Betting.
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David
Fri April 25, 2003 6:06pm
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CGC MORGENTHAU,fully embr
CGC MORGENTHAU,fully embroidered, orange bar and banner, Alameda, California, -1998
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David
Fri April 25, 2003 6:06pm
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CGC MORGENTHAU, partially
CGC MORGENTHAU, partially embroidered, olive bar and banner, Alameda, California, -2002
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David
Thu April 15, 2004 2:04pm
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Charleston, 28 June 1776
In June 1776 British Admiral Peter Parker 'a fleet, loaded with troops commanded by General Henry Clinton, made an appearance off Charleston, South Carolina. The city, feverishly preparing for an attack, had partially completed Fort Sullivan, Charleston's key defense position. The 30-gun fort on Sullivan's Island was hastily constructed from the moat abundant materials available, palmetto logs and sand. The garrison, commanded by Colonel William Moultrie, contained over 400 men including 22 artillerists and the 2d South Carolina Provincial Regiment.
Because of a sand bar the British delayed their attack on Charleston until 28 June 1775 while they lightened ship. Clinton's 2,000 British soldiers, landing on adjacent Long Island, were unable to cross an estuary to join in the attack. The fleet began its bombardment at a range of about 400 yards. Low on powder, Moultrie directed his men to fire slowly and accurately in reply.
During the engagement a shell struck the flagpole, and the blue South Carolina banner fell outside the fort. Sergeant William Jasper retrieved it and, oblivious to British fire, secured the flag to a makeshift staff.
The falling shells, absorbed by the soft palmetto loge and sand, caused little damage to the fort and few casualties. Even shells that did enter the fort buried themselves in the swampy parade ground. The wooden frigates on the other hand were riddled with shot. One explosion blew away Sir Peter Parker's breeches.
Finally, after more than ten hours of firing, the British fleet withdrew and several weeks later sailed for New York. For three years following the defeat at Charleston the British were to leave the South unmolested and the Southern Tories, who were undoubtedly numerous, without succor.
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David
Thu October 7, 2004 5:19am
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Order of the Red Banner
Order of the Red Banner
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