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    150th Anniversary of the Battle of Fort Fisher Commemoration [Image 62 of 62]

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    A black-and-white photograph depicting a formal military or patriotic ceremony at an outdoor monument. A color guard in period or dress uniforms carries large American flags while officials speak at a podium near a tall column topped with an eagle sculpture. The dramatic backlighting and cloudy sky create strong silhouette contrasts throughout the scene.

    KURE BEACH, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

    01.17.2015

    Photo by Sgt. Chris Stone 

    Marine Corps Installations East       

    A joint color guard of active duty and retired Marines dressed in modern and Civil War era uniforms march on the colors during the opening ceremony of the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Fort Fisher commemoration at Kure Beach, N.C., Jan. 17, 2015. The Marine Corps Historical Interpretive Team, composed of members of the Marine Corps Historical Company and Single Marine Program Marines, used battle walks, historical weapons demonstrations and extensive exhibits to tell the story of Civil War Marines, showing the relevance and impact of the battle and its participants on today's Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Sgt. Christopher Q. Stone, MCI-East Combat Camera/Released)(This image was manipulated using black and white filter)

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    Date Taken: 01.17.2015
    Date Posted: 01.23.2015 12:25
    Photo ID: 1732701
    VIRIN: 150117-M-SO289-261
    Resolution: 3995x2248
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    Location: KURE BEACH, NORTH CAROLINA, US
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