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Welcome Home Banners For US Troops Returning From Iraq
by Photos By Chuck Fager
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About the Book
During the years 2004-2009, my work often took me to Camp Lejeune, a large Marine base on the North Carolina Coast.
During these visits I noticed many homemade banners hanging on a fence along the public highway passing the main gate.
Many of these banners, made to welcome returning Marines back from combat duty, were so striking and touching that I began taking pictures of some of them.
These banners are a particularly well-developed custom at this base. I saw them as a kind of "folk art" showing the persistence of life and love in wartime, among the families who carry a special piece of the burden of combat.
The banners were also very ephemeral: most hung there til wind and weather brought them down. These photographs are likely their only record.
During these visits I noticed many homemade banners hanging on a fence along the public highway passing the main gate.
Many of these banners, made to welcome returning Marines back from combat duty, were so striking and touching that I began taking pictures of some of them.
These banners are a particularly well-developed custom at this base. I saw them as a kind of "folk art" showing the persistence of life and love in wartime, among the families who carry a special piece of the burden of combat.
The banners were also very ephemeral: most hung there til wind and weather brought them down. These photographs are likely their only record.
Features & Details
- Primary Category: Arts & Photography Books
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Project Option: Standard Landscape, 10×8 in, 25×20 cm
# of Pages: 102 - Publish Date: Mar 22, 2010
- Keywords war on terror, Afghanistan war, military families, welcome home banners, Iraq war, folk art, marines
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About the Creator
Chuck Fager
Fayetteville North Carolina USA
Published numerous books, both fiction and non-fiction. Biographical sketch and publications list at: http://quakerhouse.org/director.php Blogs at: http://quakerhouse.blogspot.com/ and http://www.afriendlyletter.com This is my first book of photographs.