File:U.S. Marines raise the U.S. flag on Guadalcanal, circa 7 August 1942 (NH 97750).jpg

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English: U.S. Marines raise the U.S. flag on Guadalcanal after the initial landings, circa 7 August 1942. The officer standing second from right in this group appears to be the First Marine Division commander, Major General Alexander A. Vandegrift, USMC.
Depicted place Guadalcanal
Date 7 August 1942
date QS:P571,+1942-08-07T00:00:00Z/11
institution QS:P195,Q3250126
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NH 97750
Source U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command photo NH 97750

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current16:37, 24 July 2006Thumbnail for version as of 16:37, 24 July 2006570 × 765 (93 KB)Cla68 (talk | contribs)Photo #: NH 97750 Guadalcanal-Tulagi Operation, 7-8 August 1942 Raising the Colors on Guadalcanal after the initial landings, circa 7 August 1942. Officer standing second from right in this group appears to be the First Marine Division commander, Major

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