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    The Greatest Generation: World War II Veterans are awarded Legion of Honor aboard USS Kearsarge [Image 1 of 4]

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    A formal medal pinning ceremony is taking place, with a younger man in a dark blue suit affixing a red medal — consistent in appearance with the French Légion d'honneur — to the lapel of an elderly man in a dark suit and red tie. Both men are wearing glasses. The backdrop features an American flag and what appears to be a French tricolor flag, suggesting a Franco-American ceremonial context.

    FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES

    05.05.2018

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Lyden 

    II Marine Expeditionary Force   

    World War II Veteran John Brindisi get pinned with the Legion of Honor Medal by Consoul General of France Clement Leclerc during the French Legion Ceremony aboard USS Kearsarge as part of Fleet Week Port Everglades Fort Lauderdale, FL, May 5, 2018. The veterans were awarded the highest French order of merit for the military by Clement Leclerc, the Consul General of France, for their valor and bravery during Normandy and follow-on campaigns during WWII. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Lyden)

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    Date Taken: 05.05.2018
    Date Posted: 05.05.2018 15:42
    Photo ID: 4363326
    VIRIN: 180505-M-PK495-307
    Resolution: 3526x3561
    Size: 625.44 KB
    Location: FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, US
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    A formal medal pinning ceremony is taking place, with a younger man in a dark blue suit affixing a red medal — consistent in appearance with the French Légion d'honneur — to the lapel of an elderly man in a dark suit and red tie. Both men are wearing glasses. The backdrop features an American flag and what appears to be a French tricolor flag, suggesting a Franco-American ceremonial context.
    A formal ceremony or event is taking place in what appears to be a large indoor venue, possibly a ship's hangar deck or convention space. Several elderly attendees are present, including individuals wearing white military or veterans' organization uniforms with caps and medals. Rows of white folding chairs with name placards are arranged for the event.
    An elderly man in a light blue blazer is receiving a medal or decoration being pinned to his lapel by an older woman in a floral blouse. The ceremony takes place in front of a large American flag backdrop, suggesting a formal patriotic or military recognition event. The man appears to be a veteran being honored.
    Five elderly men are seated in a row in front of a large American flag and a blue flag, likely at a formal ceremony or commemoration event. Several of the men are wearing what appear to be French Legion of Honor medals (red ribbon with cross medallion) on their lapels, suggesting they are World War II veterans being honored. The setting and decorations indicate a patriotic or military recognition event.

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