The statue is a recreation of the iconic photo and film showing the raising of the flag at Iwo Jima during World War II.

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - On Nov. 10, 1954, the United States Marine Corps Memorial was unveiled. That date is also the ...

100-year-old veteran remembers the raising of the flag after the Battle of Iwo Jima

A 100-year-old veteran who survived the Battle of Iwo Jima recounts his experience and the freedom he's enjoyed since the Allies won World War II.
Colorado Public Radio

Veterans Day Special: The battle of Iwo Jima, through the eyes of a Coloradan who lived it

The battle of Iwo Jima was one of the toughest in Marine Corps history. Nearly 7,000 Marines lost their lives taking the ...
FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth

U.S. Marine Corps celebrates 250 years of service

The United States Marine Corps is celebrating 250 years of honor, courage, and commitment to our country.

100-year-old Marine reunited with tank he drove on Iwo Jima

During the fighting on Iwo Jima, when another Marine tank got bogged down, Lucky’s crew responded. Tank commander Lt. Leonard ...
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Texas teen honors WWII veterans at Iwo Jima with Young Marines

GROESBECK, Texas — A Groesbeck teen joined eleven other Young Marines who made the trip to Iwo Jima this spring to honor the 80th anniversary of the WWII battle that took place there. Leighanna Mackey ...
Washington Times

Japanese emperor visits Iwo Jima to honor the dead in one of WWII’s fiercest battles

IWO-TO, Japan — Japan’s Emperor Naruhito visited Iwo Jima on Monday and paid tribute to thousands of Japanese and Americans who died in one of World War II’s bloodiest battles. Naruhito and his wife, ...
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99-year-old WWII veteran reflects on Iwo Jima's 80th anniversary

Philadelphia, Pa -- 99-year-old WWII veteran William "Buck" Myers lives to tell the tale of the Battle of Iwo Jima on its 80th anniversary. "We were undergoing fire at the time," he said, recalling ...