Iwo Jima: The Story Behind World War II’s Most Famous Photograph

The image of American soldiers raising an American flag on the island of Iwo Jima was taken on Feb. 23, 1945.

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The image of American soldiers raising an American flag on the island of Iwo Jima was taken on Feb. 23, 1945

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Iwo Jima: The Story Behind World War II’s Most Famous Photograph

The image of American soldiers raising an American flag on the island of Iwo Jima was taken on Feb. 23, 1945.

The image of American soldiers raising an American flag on the island of Iwo Jima was taken on Feb. 23, 1945

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Iwo Jima: The Story Behind World War II’s Most Famous Photograph

The image of American soldiers raising an American flag on the island of Iwo Jima was taken on Feb. 23, 1945.

The image of American soldiers raising an American flag on the island of Iwo Jima was taken on Feb. 23, 1945

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