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Bong and MacArthur
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General Douglas MacArthur congratulates Richard I. Bong, World War II Ace of Aces from Poplar, Wisconsin, after awarding him the Congressional Medal of Honor at an airstrip on Leyte Island, Phillippines.
December 12, 1944
United States. Army. Signal Corps
Publication Information
| Creator | United States. Army. Signal Corps |
|---|---|
| Date Created | December 12, 1944 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 21 x 23 cm |
Collection Information
| Call Number | PH 2282 |
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Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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