Alan Bean

Pete Conrad holding the U.S. flag on the Ocean of Storms

Apollo 12, November 19, 1969, EVA 1, 116:21:05 GET

Later photograph with NASA MSC caption and “Kodak Professional Paper, Papier, Papel” watermarks on the verso where it is numbered "AS12-47-6897".
20.3 x 25.4cm (8 x 10in)

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The United States’ flag is unfurled on the Moon’s Ocean of Storms by an Apollo 12 crew member with the banner’s red, white and blue providing a sharp contrast with the drab hues of the Lunar surface. Apollo 12 was launched from KSC on November 14 and accomplished the nation’s second successful manned landing on the Moon.

From NASA caption.