Short article concerning a "souvenir flag" taken by an American soldier, and now returned. PARIS — An American World War II veteran has returned an emblematic French flag to the city of Paris more than six decades after he took it as a souvenir. The flag was hanging from the Arc de Triomphe on Aug. 25, 1944, the day Paris was liberated from the Nazis. The city of Paris took possession of the flag in a ceremony Saturday. Officials say it appears to be authentic. The veteran gave the flag to a French acquaintance who lives in the New York area. The acquaintance brought it to southern France two years ago, and it has remained there as officials checked its authenticity. The veteran wants to remain anonymous. French officials are thanking him, saying he shouldn't feel remorse about his youthful act. Goto: Remorseful US vet returns French war flag to Paris
The Associated Press: Remorseful US vet returns French war flag to Paris bit more, here clint... AP On the day Paris was liberated from the Nazis in 1944, a young American soldier nabbed a souvenir of epic proportions: He took the French flag that hung from the Arc de Triomphe, a proud symbol marking the end of four years of struggle and shame. Now, six and a half decades later, the aging veteran has given it back.
