The US Flag is raised on Ponape following Japanese Surrender

American and Japanese forces stand together at attention as the "Stars and Stripes" are raised over Ponape on 12 Sept 1945.

Photo courtesy of: U.S. Marine Corps (via Frank E. Acker) and the
Marine Bombing Squadron Six-Thirteen's (VMB-613) website.
 

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