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Dearborn Moderator United States 95452 Posts	Posted 12/23/2022 5:09 pm While serving in Hawai'i I had the opportunity to re-enlist for continuing service in the Navy, I was able to have my ceremony on the Arizona Memorial. A flag was raised on the ship then lowered and presented to me. Before I took the above images I had to dust it somewhat. While doing so, I noticed that dust was getting inside the case and getting on the bottom of the flag. So I decided to open the case to clean the case and flag. Inside the case I found old looking news print. The newsprint all had articles of the attack of Pearl Harbor and surrounding areas of the island. I could not find any dates to indicate that the print was new or old. Is this original print from that day and the days following? Most likely not, but who knows... When I joined the DAV (Disabled American Veterans), I got a nice hat pin: Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
hokiefan_82 Pillar of the Community United States 3641 Posts	Posted 12/23/2022 8:13 pm That's a wonderful story and a nice honor, Dearborn. Thank you for your service. It appears the newsprint pages are later copies, as I do see at the bottom of one sheet an address for obtaining copies which includes a zip code. Zip codes weren't introduced until the early '60's (I still remember Mom complaining about having to use zip codes!). Still a very neat unexpected find inside the case after 32+ years! Member of SPMC, FCCB, ANA and ANS. My U.S. Classic Commemorative Complete Set: https://www.NGCcoin.com/registry/co...sets/278741/ My U.S. Fractional Note Set: https://notes.www.collectors-societ...eSetID=34188 Edited by hokiefan_82 12/23/2022 8:16 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95452 Posts	Posted 12/23/2022 8:39 pm Thanks for that zip code info. I didn't know that. I'm just glad that they used paper fill that reflects the history of the memorial. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
CelticKnot Bedrock of the Community United States 12817 Posts	Posted 12/24/2022 10:22 am Quote: Thanks for that zip code info. Good eye, hokiefan! Report this Post to the Staff
Morgans Dad Pillar of the Community United States 5606 Posts	Posted 12/24/2022 1:12 pm Dearborn, Thank You for sharing Your Awesome Re-Enlistment Memorabilia. Your Service is Very Appreciated, Thank You !!! Merry Christmas, My Fellow Collector...... Report this Post to the Staff
commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 12264 Posts	Posted 12/24/2022 9:05 pm I enjoyed the discussion! Thanks to all who added an image or personal story to truly enhance this post! Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188110 Posts	Posted 12/25/2022 12:27 am Quote: I enjoyed the discussion! As did I. Thank you for sharing! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
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