WWII Museum

NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES

11.06.2009

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Coast Guard District 8       

NEW ORLEANS - U.S. Coast Guard WWII veteran George Blessing, a crewmember of both the USCGC Iris (WLB-395) and the USCGC Taney (WHEC-37), stands at attention during the national anthem at the grand opening ceremony of the newest annex of the National WWII Museum, Friday, November 6, 2009. The $50 million annex encompasses the Solomon Victory Theater, the Stage Door Canteen, and the American Sector Restaurant. The master of ceremonies was Tom Brokaw and the event included several celebrity speakers, musical entertainment, and aerial fly-overs by both the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Navy. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by PA3 Elizabeth Bordelon)

• Date Taken: 11.06.2009
• Date Posted: 12.12.2013 02:46
• Photo ID: 1093457
• VIRIN: 091106-G-8093B-001
• Resolution: 1993x3000
• Size: 3.02 MB
• Location: NEW ORLEANS, LA, US