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Flag Raising
Flag Raising
Flag Raising

Flag Raising

Collection
Photographer (1898 Irvington, Kentucky - 1970 Albuquerque, New Mexico)
DateMay 1956
Mediumgelatin silver print
Dimensions9 7/16 × 7 9/16 in. (24 × 19.3 cm)
ClassificationsPhotography
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Albuquerque Public Schools
Object numberPA1997.046.881
DescriptionFlag-raising ceremony at Highland High School in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Mr. Fails and Gloria Griffen stand near the left of a flagpole as an American flag is raised in front of the two-story public school building. They are standing in a grassy area with armed forces members and everyone salutes the American flag. People stand in the background and salute the flag.
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