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The six men depicted in the picture, three (Franklin Sousley, Harlon Block, and Michael Strank) did not survive the battle; the three survivors (John Bradley, Rene Gagnon, and Ira Hayes) became celebrities upon the publication of the photo. The picture was later used by Felix de Weldon to sculpt the USMC War Memorial, located adjacent to Arlington National Cemetery just outside Washington, D.C.
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Who is the artist for Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima?
Pollard
What does Iwo Jima memorial statue memorialize?
It depicts the raising of the US flag on Mt. Suribachi, the highest point on Iwo Jima, during the battle to capture the island from Japan near the end of WW2. It is seen as a memorial to the Marines who died there.
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.
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.
Who was harland hansen?
participate in the first flag raising on iwo jima
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.
Who is the artist for Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima?
Pollard
What does Iwo Jima memorial statue memorialize?
It depicts the raising of the US flag on Mt. Suribachi, the highest point on Iwo Jima, during the battle to capture the island from Japan near the end of WW2. It is seen as a memorial to the Marines who died there.
Did Iwo Jima occur during World War 2?
Yes. It's famous for the statue of the US Marines raising their flag after they took the island back from the Japanese,
What was the battle site of famous flag raising?
Iwo Jima
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.
Who was harland hansen?
participate in the first flag raising on 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 .
Battle site of famous flag raising?
If you mean the raising of the flag as show by the statue in Arlington, Virginia, that would be the battle of 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.
Why was there a second flag rasing?
A second flag was raised on Iwo Jima because the original flag was not very large. Lt Colonel Johnson wanted a flag large enough to be seen by the seamen on the ships around Iwo Jima. The photo of the flag raising on Iwo Jima was taken as the flags were exchanged.
Does Ira Hayes carry a death shroud in the memorial to flag-raising on Iwo jima?
i have no clue
