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India begins observing Armed Forces Flag Day

Since 1949, 7 December has been observed across India as Armed Forces Flag Day to honour service personnel and support the welfare of veterans and their families.

India begins observing Armed Forces Flag Day: Indian armed-forces personnel pin a commemorative flag on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on 7 December 2004. Armed Forces Flag Day began in 1949; this is a later observance.
Indian armed-forces personnel pin a commemorative flag on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on 7 December 2004. Armed Forces Flag Day began in 1949; this is a later observance. · Credit: Press Information Bureau / Government of India · License: Government Open Data License - India (GODL)

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  1. Press Information Bureau / Ministry of Defence

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