Marines raised flag over Iwo Jima

80 years ago Marines raised flag over Iwo Jima in iconic moment
On this day in 1945, six U.S. Marines raised the American flag over the island of Iwo Jima on the fourth day of what would become over a monthlong brutal battle.
Chicago honors Iwo Jima flag raising
It was exactly 80 years ago that six Marines raised the U.S. flag over the Japanese volcano island of Iwo Jima.
Deseret News archives: U.S. flags raised at Iwo Jima on this day in 1945. Why did they raise the flag twice?
A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives. On Feb. 23, 1945, during World War II, U.S. Marines on Iwo Jima captured Mount Suribachi, where they raised two American flags.
Veterans celebrate the 80th anniversary of raising the U.S. flag at Iwo Jima
A celebration was held in honor of the 80 year anniversary of the raising of the U.S. flag at Iwo Jima at the Legacy of Liberty WWII Memorial Park at the Shangri-La Resort in Afton on Sunday.
80 years later, Monticello remembers 'Boots' Thomas, hero behind the first Iwo Jima flag
On the 80th anniversary of the first U.S. flag raising on Iwo Jima, World War II veterans are honored for their service in Monticello.
Raising The Flag, Iwo Jima — This Happened: February 23
On this day in 1945, the American flag was raised at Iwo Jima to signal the capture of Mount Suribachi, the highest point on the island, by U.S. Marines during the Battle of Iwo Jima.
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The Story Behind the World-Famous Photograph of U.S. Marines Raising the American Flag During the Battle of Iwo Jima
Joe Rosenthal’s iconic photos from Iwo Jima helped the United States raise $26 billion for the war and served as the basis ...
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Washington's Flag Could Be Set To Change
House Bill 1938, if approved, would establish a committee to oversee the process of designing and adopting a new state flag.
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Flag of Azov Brigade was hoisted over Ukrainian Akademik Vernadsky station
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Washington lawmaker wants to redesign state flag
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