IWO JIMA REMEMBERED AS INSPIRING LEGACY

From: Regulatory Intelligence Data | Date: February 28, 2000| Author: INDSTRY GROUP 91 | Copyright information


Regulatory Intelligence Data

02-28-2000

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Feb. 17) -- One of the most
recognized photographs in the world was taken 55 years ago next Wednesday.

The photograph by Joe Rosenthal of the flag-raising at the top of Iwo
Jima's Mount Suribachi has become an emblem of patriotism and pride for
Americans across the globe, according to the group Friends of Iwo Jima.

The battle of Iwo Jima started...

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