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To: StatenIsland
Yes, it is an obvious symbol of conquest - but the author is wrong on one point - The Flag was raised on Mt. Suribachi by five Marines and one Navy Corpsman.

Lamh Foistenach Abu!
3 posted on 08/15/2010 5:06:19 PM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN '69 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle!)
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To: ConorMacNessa

The Mosqueketears


5 posted on 08/15/2010 5:07:34 PM PDT by yazdankurd (Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat)
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To: ConorMacNessa

“Yes, it is an obvious symbol of conquest - but the author is wrong on one point - The Flag was raised on Mt. Suribachi by five Marines and one Navy Corpsman.”

Yes, I knew that, but I took some license for the sake of conciseness. I knew I would get caught here, though. I’m proud of this community for that very reason...

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10 posted on 08/15/2010 5:27:47 PM PDT by StatenIsland (If we insist that 99 1/2 wonÂ’t do, gotta have a hundred, we will again wind up with zero.)
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