17th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest The American Experience
Worn Out Flag
Flags that have been rendered unfit for service are retired. In order to give them proper dignity and respect, it goes through a ceremony and proper burning. The flags inside this bin has flown on gravesites of those that had fallen. After some period of time, the wear out because of the weather elements.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 06.2019 |
Date Uploaded: | 06.2019 |
Photo Location: | St Johns, Arizona, United States of America |
Copyright: | © Doug Barretto |