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Insignia & Other Symbols
 Websites presented in alphabetical order American Military Patches, Other Insignia and Decorations of World War Two 
 Examples of WWII shoulder sleeve patches, common medals, decorations and qualification badges, and a key for the identification of cloth insignia. There are also articles on the origin, variations, and dating of shoulder sleeve insignia and a page of unidentified designs. From a military history enthusiast. http://www.angelfire.com/md2/patches/ Topics: Military, World War II Last updated Jun 1, 2006 July 1942: United We Stand
Explores the "patriotic conspiracy" of July 1942, when nearly five hundred "magazines nationwide featured the American flag on their covers." Includes background information on the campaign and the slogan "united we stand"; searchable and browsable images of covers; a timeline; related information on the Treasury Department, war bonds, and war savings stamps; an annotated gallery of other objects that featured the flag; and suggested reading. From the National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution. http://www.americanhistory.si.edu/1942/ Topics: Art, Arts and Humanities, Federal (U.S.) Government, Government, Government, Media, Media, September 11 & Beyond, World War II Last updated Jul 15, 2004 |
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