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White Sands Missile Range birthday – July 9

First official flag raising at the new White Sands Proving Ground on Sept. 29, 1945. The public was invited to attend on what turned out to be a chilly, blustery morning. Note all the coats and jackets for late Sept. The ceremony started at high noon with the Ft. Bliss band playing music beforehand

What is now White Sands Missile Range was officially established on July 9, 1945. Because of the Pentagon paperwork, many people think the first flag raising ceremony was conducted on post that day. In line with that, photos of the first ceremony,...

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