I am replying to those who speak about recognition handbooks with a direct
quote from the former Head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Thomas
Moorer. He said and I quote, "The Liberty was one of the ugliest ships in the Navy and easy to recognize". That is not an exact quote but very close to what the Admiral said. I am a survivor and I heard him say it at a reunion also. One other thing about recognition books. Most everyone I know recognizes the American Flag. It was there, and when it was shot down it was replaced by the Holiday Flag. Much larger in size. It was a clear day and nothing there to hamper the ability to recognize the US flag. I told my men not worry because the flag was up there and the IDF saw it. That was a
big mistake on my part.
