War Flags Into Peace Flags

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War Flags Into Peace Flags

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Author : Ethan M. Anderson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010

War Flags Into Peace Flags written by Ethan M. Anderson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with categories.

On September 13, 1950, in a culmination of three years of efforts by organizations and individuals inside and outside the Harry S. Truman administration, 69 captured battle flags from the Mexican-American War were formally returned to the Mexican government at a ceremony in Mexico City. The events surrounding the return of flags to Mexico occurred in two distinct phases. The first was a small, secretive, and largely symbolic return of three flags conceived and carried out by high-ranking U.S. government officials in June 1947. The second large-scale, public return of the remaining flags in the custody of the War Department was initiated by the American Legion and enacted by the United States Congress. Despite their differences, both returns were heavily influenced by contemporary events, primarily the presidential election of 1948 and the escalation of the Cold War. Also, although the second return was much more extensive than the President originally intended, it was only through his full support that either return was accomplished. In the decades since 1950, historians have either ignored the return of Mexican battle flags or focused instead on Truman's wreath laying at the monument to the niños héroes in Mexico City in March 1947. This study, for the first time, provides an in-depth description of the efforts to return captured Mexican battle flags and explains why these war trophies were returned while others have remained in the United States. The goal of this investigation is to present the efforts of the Truman administration for what they truly were: an unprecedented act of international friendship. Although the actions of the U.S. government and private organizations were partially influenced by self-interest and Cold War fears, their primary motivation was a sincere desire to erase the painful memories surrounding the Mexican-American War of 1846-1848 in an effort to improve future relations between the two countries. Many historians point to the Truman administration as the end of the Good Neighbor Policy toward Latin America. This study, however, argues that the return of captured Mexican battle flags represents the true pinnacle of the United States' Good Neighbor Policy toward its southern neighbor.

Flags Through The Ages

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Author : Alfred Znamierowski
language : en
Publisher: Southwater Publishing
Release Date : 2000

Flags Through The Ages written by Alfred Znamierowski and has been published by Southwater Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Emblems, National categories.

-- The definitive history of flags, charting their origin and development from as early as 3100 BC -- Examines and explains the symbolic meaning of flags -- Information on flags of rulers, government officials, flags for battle, naval and shipping -- Discover history's fascinating range of flags, including military signs, royal standards, civic flags, naval ensigns and national flags -- Over 650 original colour illustrations

Trumpet And Flag And Other Poems Of War And Peace

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Author : Edward Sydney Tylee
language : en
Publisher: Wentworth Press
Release Date : 2019-02-20

Trumpet And Flag And Other Poems Of War And Peace written by Edward Sydney Tylee and has been published by Wentworth Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-02-20 with History categories.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Guide To The Flags Of The World

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Author : Mauro Talocci
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1982

Guide To The Flags Of The World written by Mauro Talocci and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1982 with Flags categories.

Flags At Sea

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Author : Timothy Wilson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1986

Flags At Sea written by Timothy Wilson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986 with Reference categories.

This is a history of the flags flown at sea by the principal naval powers - Great Britain, France, the Netherlands, Spain and the USA - during the Age of Sail. The subject is one that has been obscured by curious myths and misunderstandings about where, when and why certain flags - like the piratical 'Jolly Roger' - were flown, and this book's narrative aims to unravel these issues. It also tackles such apparently complicated issues as signalling in peace and war.

First Raise A Flag

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Author : Peter Martell
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2019-04-15

First Raise A Flag written by Peter Martell and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-04-15 with Political Science categories.

When South Sudan's war began, the Beatles were playing their first hits and reaching the moon was an astronaut's dream. Half a century later, with millions massacred in Africa's longest war, the continent's biggest country split in two. It was an extraordinary, unprecedented experiment. Many have fought, but South Sudan did the impossible, and won. This is the story of an epic fight for freedom. It is also the story of a nightmare. First Raise a Flag details one of the most dramatic failures in the history of international state-building. three years after independence, South Sudan was lowest ranked in the list of failed states. War returned, worse than ever. Peter Martell has spent over a decade reporting from palaces and battlefields, meeting those who made a country like no other: warlords and spies, missionaries and mercenaries, guerrillas and gunrunners, freedom fighters and war crime fugitives, Hollywood stars and ex-slaves. Under his seasoned foreign correspondent's gaze, he weaves with passion and colour the lively history of the world's newest country. First Raise a Flag is a moving reflection on the meaning of nationalism, the power of hope and the endurance of the human spirit.

Tibetan Prayer Flags

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Author : Diane Barker
language : en
Publisher: Connections Book Publishing
Release Date : 2003

Tibetan Prayer Flags written by Diane Barker and has been published by Connections Book Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Religion categories.

In Tibetan Prayer Flags, Diane Barker describes the origin and significance of this deeply spiritual and aesthetic expression of the wish for world harmony and presents an array of her own stunning color photographs of the flags in use. For example, there's a picture of the Yangtze River gorge, with prayer flags hanging over it. Hanging a flag over water benefits all that passes underneath. Flags hung outside the Dalai Lama's residence in Dharmasala include green, an astrologically auspicious color for his Holiness.The book comes with a box that also includes a string of fifteen hand-painted lung-ta--authentic Tibetan prayer flags. Specially designed with help from Dru-Gu Choegyal Rinpoche and manufactured in Nepal, the flags display rich imagery in five traditional colors and are ready to be hung in your home or garden. Now everyone can practice this ancient and sacred ritual, expressing support for the Tibetan people and spreading wishes of peace out into the world. This is a concise introduction to Tibetan history and Buddhist culture, and the use of prayer flags to promote peace, harmony, and happiness. It contains a string of fifteen authentic Tibetan prayer flags ready for hanging.

Symbols Of Tibetan Buddhism

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Author : Claude B. Levenson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003-03

Symbols Of Tibetan Buddhism written by Claude B. Levenson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-03 with Buddhism categories.

A Flag Worth Dying For

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Author : Tim Marshall
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2017-07-04

A Flag Worth Dying For written by Tim Marshall and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-07-04 with History categories.

First published in Great Britain in 2016 by Elliott and Thompson Limited as: Worth dying for: the power and politics of flags.

Under The War Flags Of 1861

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Author : William Lowndes Pickard
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1895

Under The War Flags Of 1861 written by William Lowndes Pickard and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1895 with Southern States categories.