IWO JIMA FLAG RAISING FILM

I have often heard talk about whether the famous flag raising photo from the Battle of Iwo Jima was the original or a planned re-enactment because of the lack of available camera gear at the original event but the piece of history that it often overlooked is the story of the man who filmed this footage on Feb 23, 1945. His name was William H "Bill" Genaust and as a Sergent in the United States marine Core acted as war journalist via his 16mm camera work. On the day that the Marines captured the island, Genaust was on top of Mount Suribachi and filmed this footage of five Untied States Marines and one Navy Corpsman hoisted the flag. The extremely interesting aspect to this story is that Genaust never lived to know the impact of his captured images as he was killed not 9 days later. Apparently Genaust volunteered to use his camera light to illuminate a darkened cave where Japanese soldiers were hiding and was shot dead leading the Marines into battle. Incredible and a true testament to the bravery of those in war who decide it a worthwhile endeavor to put down the gun and pick up a camera.

Posted By Car Flag Man at 1:33am

FLAG TO THE FACE!

FOOTBALL REF WITH OVERENTHUSIASTIC THROWING ARM! I know I shouldn't find stuff like this funny but I do. It's so incredibly stupid but it is flag related (this I love because I am CAR FLAG MAN) and it offers some levity in times of stress. Bring on the stupid!

Posted By CAR FLAG MAN at 3:47

AMERICAN FLAGS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

Now, I admit that most people (probably in the 99.98 percentile) have absolutely no need or desire to paint their fingernails in the style of the American Flag. I get it. I know you almost certainly think I am a moron for even posting this. But it is a flag blog (more specifically a CAR FLAG blog) and I gotta seek out somewhat interesting flag related subject matter and....well, I suppose that today I may have overstepped the boundaries of what could possibly be considered FLAG interesting but heck, it's worth the shot. Maybe this is something you find interesting and want to invest your time and money into perusing. Almost certainly this is not the case but again, finding flag related subject matter can sometimes be little like drilling for oil in a garbage dump. Chances are you aren't going to end up at the end of the day feeling like a winner. Oh well, enjoy regardless! Heck, it's FLAG related!

Posted by CAR FLAG MAN at 4:26

HUMAN CAR FLAG!

Finally! How many flag videos must one browse to find one that is actually directly about CAR FLAGS? Finding this mofo was simply a fluke but man, oh man am I glad I made the effort. Yeah, it's ultimately a corporate insurance ad but that doesn't mean it isn't worth watching. Just in case you are like me and hate advertising, I cut out the blatant corporate logo at the end!  CAR FLAG MAN likes! 

Posted by CAR FLAG MAN at 3:20