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One of the most famous photographs in American history was taken 80 years ago today...
Posted on 2/23/25 at 2:46 am
Posted on 2/23/25 at 2:46 am
February 23, 1945.
AP photojournalist Joe Rosenthal snapped this photograph of a group of U.S. Marines raising an American flag atop the summit of the recently captured Mount Suribachi on the island of Iwo Jima.
Most of you know the history surrounding this photograph so I won't get into it. For his trouble, however, Rosenthal would receive the Pulitzer Prize for what has become one of the most iconic photographs in world history.
AP photojournalist Joe Rosenthal snapped this photograph of a group of U.S. Marines raising an American flag atop the summit of the recently captured Mount Suribachi on the island of Iwo Jima.
Most of you know the history surrounding this photograph so I won't get into it. For his trouble, however, Rosenthal would receive the Pulitzer Prize for what has become one of the most iconic photographs in world history.
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Posted on 2/23/25 at 3:01 am to RollTide1987
I saw the movie STAGED
but for a good cause
but for a good cause
Posted on 2/23/25 at 4:59 am to RollTide1987
Monumental photograph
Posted on 2/23/25 at 6:07 am to RollTide1987
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Posted on 2/23/25 at 6:08 am to RollTide1987
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Posted on 2/23/25 at 6:09 am to Cannon
DOUBLE
Posted on 2/23/25 at 6:10 am to Cannon
EPIC FAIL sorry fellas, I'm old and computer illiterate. Was supposed to be the most famous/suppressed photo of all time of DJT pumping 'em up after taking one to the face.
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Posted on 2/23/25 at 6:15 am to Cannon
Many you got a 4 timer in there. You better edit those for Iwo Jima stuff
Posted on 2/23/25 at 6:31 am to RollTide1987
It is one of the most iconic photos in history.
Do me a favor and post it in the "Pictures from days gone by" thread.
Do me a favor and post it in the "Pictures from days gone by" thread.
Posted on 2/23/25 at 6:46 am to RollTide1987
This vet used to post here and was there. I assume he’s no longer with us.
Remembering Iwo Jima - 70th Anniversary (by EdwardTeach)
ETA: I think I found him
Roy E. Lowe
His post history lines up with this.
Remembering Iwo Jima - 70th Anniversary (by EdwardTeach)
ETA: I think I found him
Roy E. Lowe
quote:
Radar Man 3rd Class
U. S. Navy
WWII US Military
Dates of Service: 1944 - 05/26/1946
Radar operator, USS Pickens
His post history lines up with this.
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Posted on 2/23/25 at 7:01 am to RollTide1987
One of the most humbling places I’ve been. It was hot and miserable but no one complained once knowing what it was like hiking to to the top back in the 40s.
Posted on 2/23/25 at 7:04 am to RollTide1987
The only face visible in that photo, is a Navy Hospital Corpsman.
Posted on 2/23/25 at 7:06 am to meeple
quote:
This vet used to post here and was there. I assume he’s no longer with us.
His last post in 2016 said he has a 26 year old daughter. Old man was getting some.
Posted on 2/23/25 at 7:22 am to RollTide1987
“uncommon valor was a common virtue”
Posted on 2/23/25 at 7:25 am to RollTide1987
The first flag raising was done by the 2nd Battalion, 5th marines and was a 54x28 inch flag from their transport ship. The flag wasn’t large enough to be seen so it was replaced.
The flagpole used was a Japanese iron water pipe found on top of Suribachi.
The flagpole used was a Japanese iron water pipe found on top of Suribachi.
Posted on 2/23/25 at 7:51 am to FLBooGoTigs1
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saw the movie STAGED but for a good cause
True. It was the second flag hoisted that day, but the significance was unchanged.
This was Japan’s backyard. The blood the marines expended to put that flag is unchanged.
Posted on 2/23/25 at 7:59 am to RollTide1987
Even if you never wore the uniform, the Marine Corp War Monument at Arlington Nation Cemetary is very inspiring.
Posted on 2/23/25 at 8:18 am to RollTide1987
My granddaddy was not very far from that flag when it was raised
Posted on 2/23/25 at 8:26 am to RollTide1987
And this was still early in the overall Battle of Iwo Jima. There was a lot of fighting and dying left to go before the battle would be won.
Posted on 2/23/25 at 8:36 am to JAXTiger16
Amen Jax. The hike from beach to top of Suribachi isn’t for the weak. Been there twice. Also, cave networks were a marvel of engineering.
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