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The famous photo that won a Pulitzer Prize and was distributed to many newspapers was taken by Joe Rosenthal.

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Island battle in which 4000 US Marines were killed it is famous for the rising of the US flag over Mt Suribachi?

Battle of Iwo Jima


What event did Joseph Rosenthal capture in his famous photograph?

The flag raising by US Marines (and one Navy Corpsman) on Mount Suribachi on the island of Iwo Jima ; see link below .


What is the name of the artist that made the statue of iwo-jima?

The statue of Iwo Jima, officially titled "Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima," was created by artist Felix de Weldon. It was inspired by the iconic photograph taken by Joe Rosenthal during World War II. The statue depicts the moment when U.S. Marines raised the American flag on Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima in 1945. It stands as a tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of the Marines who fought in the battle.


Where on the island did the Americans raise their flag in the battle of Iwo Jima?

The Marines raised the US flag on the top of Mt Suribachi in the Battle for Iwo Jima.


Battle site of famous flag-raising?

Five Marines and 1 Navy corpsman raised a flag on Mount Suribachi located on the island of Iwo Jima. The photograph which later lead to a Marine memorial was taken by Joe Rosenthal.


What does the Iwo Jima statue represent?

Based on the equally famous World War II photograph taken soon after the actual incident, the famous 'Iwo Jima statue' represents the capturing of Mt. Suribachi -- the highest point on the island of Iwo Jima -- by American Marines. More largely, the statue is dedicated to all those Marines who have died in defense of their country since 1775.


What is the iwa jima flag raiser?

The Iwo Jima flag raisers refer to the six U.S. Marines who famously raised the American flag on Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II, on February 23, 1945. This iconic moment was captured in a photograph by Joe Rosenthal, which became a symbol of American patriotism and sacrifice. The image later inspired the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. The flag raising represented a pivotal moment in the battle, which was a crucial step in the campaign to secure the Pacific.


What was best remembered on Iwo Jima?

The WW2 Pacific battle for Iwo Jima is usually remembered by Joe Rosenthal's iconic photograph of the flag raising on Mount Suribachi .


On what Japanese island did US Marines raise old glory?

The American flag was raised atop Mount Suribachi, on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima, on February 23, 1945.


How did the battle of Iwo Jima change the world?

Probably gave the most famous photograph of WW2; the flag raising on Mount Suribachi. No other photograph even comes close.


How many marines rise the flag at Iwo Jima?

There are six Flag Raisers on the photo. Four in the front line and two in back. It was the job of the 28th Regiment, 5th Division.


Why did john strank feel as though he had lost 2 brothers in the war?

He was one of the 6 marines that are photographed raising the flag at Iwo Jima, and John along with 2 other of the marines were killed in action.