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By February 1945 the United States had been fighting World War II for more than three years. Soldiers were worn down from battle, and civilians were drained by sacrifice. But a photograph of Marines raising an American flag on Japanese soil gave a wearied nation a renewed sense of pride and hope. The powerful image of strength and determination vecame th emos famous image of the war. It not only captured a moment of victory against a strong foe, but it also represented the effort every member of armed forces had made. It offered Americans the promise of citory and an end to conflict.
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Battle of Iwo Jima, Second World War, Juvenile literature, History, Military history, Military history of the United States, United States Marine Corps, Photography, Pictorial works, Iwo jima, battle of, japan, 1945, World war, 1939-1945, World war, 1939-1945, juvenile literature, Iwo Jima, Battle of, Japan, 1945, World War, 1939-1945People
Joe Rosenthal (1911-2006)Places
Iwo Jima, Japan, United StatesShowing 2 featured editions. View all 2 editions?
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Raising the flag: how a photograph gave a nation hope in wartime
2011, Compass Point Books
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0756543959 9780756543952
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Raising the Flag: How a Photograph Gave a Nation Hope in Wartime
2011, Compass Point Books
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0756544491 9780756544492
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Book Details
First Sentence
"On the morning of February 19, 1945, the big gunds of U.S. Navy warships near the island of Iwo Jima began to boom."
Table of Contents
Edition Notes
Includes index, chronology, and glossary.
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Work Description
Explores and analyzes the historical context and significance of the iconic Joe Rosenthal photograph.
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