The History of the POW/MIA Flag

There is an official POW/MIA flag that is flown in the Rotunda. The Flag has an interesting history. “Other than “Old Glory,” the League’s POW/MIA flag is the only flag ever to fly over the White House, having been displayed in this place of honor on National POW/MIA Recognition Day since 1982.”

To learn more about the POW/MIA flag and our POWs/MIAs check out these links:

  1. Washington – Secretary of State
  2. Defense Prisoner of War/Missing Personnel Office
  3. Histories in the POW – MIA Issue
  4. The National League of Families of American Prisoners and Missing in Southeast Asia
  5. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial The Wall-USA
  6. Operation Just Cause
  7. No Quarter
  8. Lt. Cmdr. Michael Scott Speicher

[edited to add links]

~ by devildog6771 on May 27, 2005.

Posted in History of MIA/POW Flag, Lt. Cmdr. Michael Scott Speicher, Matt Maupin, Still MIA/POW, Tributes

2 Responses to “The History of the POW/MIA Flag”

  1. Why is Newt Heisley, the actual designer of the POW/MIA, flag not even mentioned here? In addition to designing the flag, Mr. Heisley was also a pilot during WWII.
    jb

    jack bern said this on October 30, 2008 at 8:58 am

  2. JB, thank you for correcting my over sight. I apologize for such an oversight and poor information.

    devildog6771 said this on November 1, 2008 at 6:49 pm

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