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2. Marine Corps War Memorial - Wikipedia

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   The United States Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima Memorial) is a national memorial located in Arlington Ridge Park in Arlington County, Virginia. The memorial was dedicated in 1954 to all Marines who have given their lives in defense of the United States since 1775. [ 1 ]

3. List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Battle of Iwo Jima

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   First Medal of Honor of Iwo Jima. Namesake of USS Stein (FF-1065) George E. Wahlen: Navy: Pharmacist's Mate Second Class: March 3, 1945: 2nd Battalion, 26th Marine Regiment, 5th Marine Division: Although seriously wounded he risked his life to save the lives of several other servicemembers William G. Walsh * Marine Corps Reserve

4. Joe Rosenthal - Wikipedia

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   On Iwo Jima, Japan, short of breath from climbing the 546-foot volcano, Mr. Rosenthal, in haste, stood on top of shaky rocks in search of the best graphic composition. As the six men hoisted an iron pole and the American flag unfurled in a smart breeze for all to see, Mr. Rosenthal captured the precise moment, unaware, until much later, of its ...

5. Battle of Iwo Jima - Wikipedia

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   The Battle of Iwo Jima (19 February – 26 March 1945) was a major battle in which the United States Marine Corps (USMC) and United States Navy (USN) landed on and eventually captured the island of Iwo Jima from the Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) during World War II.

6. Volcano and Ryukyu Islands campaign - Wikipedia

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   Haha-Jima and Chichi-Jima in the Bonin Islands and Iwo Jima in the Volcano Islands in particular were attacked by US aircraft. Beginning in late 1944, the United States Navy’s and Royal Navy's carrier-based aircraft attacked Japanese military forces on the Ryukyu Islands. This included the islands of Amami, Tanega, Yaku, Kikai, Miyako, Tokuno ...

7. Local Christmas display features Iwo Jima - AOL

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   The Iwo Jima display was donated by the American Legion. It’s a smaller version that replaces the older display. Skip Liston is a veteran himself and is one of several volunteers who help set up ...