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The Personal Side of History

callejaThe Avenue of 444 Flags Foundation is strongly committed not only to honoring veterans, but also fostering knowledge and understanding of military history. These Tributes pages are dedicated to both of those goals.

While the they serve as memorials to individual veterans, they also present unique opportunities to learn about our collective history. As you read through them, you will find blue links that take you to Internet pages which present either overviews or details of the events in which these heroes participated. By reading the tributes and following the links, you will get both the personal experience and the broader context of historical perspective.

 

©1981Time Inc. Used under license.

Time Magazine, Jan. 26,  1981 © 1981 Time Inc. Used under license

In January 26, 1981, the cover of Time Magazine featured a photo taken at the Avenue of 444 Flags (cover image used with permission). That was the first issue of Time after the release of the hostages who had been held hostage in the U.S. Embassy in Tehran for 444 days. That cover was a tacit acknowledgement of the Avenue of 444 Flags as a symbol of the endurance and persistence that led to the release of the hostages. Since then, 444 flags have continued to fly along the Avenue as a tribute to all veterans and as a reminder that freedom isn’t free.

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