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     • The Iwo Jima Monument and Museum commemorates a pivotal moment in American history. On February 23, 1945, after relentless battles on the rocky terrain of Iwo Jima in the Pacific Ocean, six Marines planted an American flag atop Mount Suribachi.
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   What can you see at the Iwo Jima Museum?

   • In the Iwo Jima exhibit at the museum, visitors will see a foam rubber relief map of Iwo Jima showing details of the terrain as well as an artist’s drawings of the defensive positions produced after the battle. Visitors will also see a flamethrower and a tabletop map summarizing the battle.

   Iwo Jima Exhibit - National Museum of the Pacific War

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   What is included in the Iwo Jima exhibit?

   • Beyond the story behind the iconic photo of the flag-raising on Mt. Suribachi, learn about the significance of capturing that volcanic mass and the unique challenges of the horrific 36-day battle. The exhibit includes an M2-2 flamethrower, a weapon instrumental in our Iwo Jima victory. If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device.

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   How did Iwo Jima prepare for the invasion of Okinawa?

   • Securing Iwo Jima prepared the way for the last and largest battle in the Pacific: the invasion of Okinawa. The flag-raising atop Mt. Suribachi took place on February 23, 1945; five days after the battle began. Associated Press photographer Joe Rosenthal took the famous photograph of five Marines and one Navy corpsman raising the flag.

   The Battle for Iwo Jima - The National WWII Museum

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   Where can I find information about the Iwo Jima veterans Hall of Fame?

   • Be sure to visit the adjacent museum and gift shop associated with the Marine Military Academy. The museum contains exhibits and displays primarily related to the U.S. Marine Corps, including the Iwo Jima Veterans Hall of Fame and an educational and stirring film about the Battle for Iwo Jima. Additional information may be found here.

   Iwo Jima Monument and Memorial Museum State Historic Site

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   What happened on Iwo Jima in 1945?

   • US Marines raise a second flag atop Mount Suribachi on Iwo Jima, February 23, 1945. (Image: National Archives and Records Administration, WC 1221.) On April 1, 1945, more than 60,000 soldiers and US Marines of the US Tenth Army stormed ashore at Okinawa, in the final island battle before an anticipated invasion of mainland Japan.

   Iwo Jima and Okinawa: Death at Japan’s Doorstep

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   Where was Iwo Jima in World War II?

   • 75 years ago, a battle raged in the Pacific Theater of World War II. Located roughly half way between Saipan and Tokyo, and directly under the flight path of B-29 Superfortress bombers headed to Japan, the island of Iwo Jima was a Japanese stronghold of crucial strategic importance and could not be bypassed.

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   Beyond the story behind the iconic photo of the flag-raising on Mt. Suribachi, learn about the significance of capturing that volcanic mass and the unique challenges of the horrific 36-day battle. The exhibit includes an M2-2 flamethrower, a weapon instrumental in our Iwo Jima victory.

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   The Iwo Jima Monument stands as a powerful tribute to the heroic actions of six Marines on February 23, 1945, who raised an American flag atop Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima. Crafted by sculptor Dr. Felix W. de Weldon, the larger-than-life figures perfectly recreate the iconic flag-raising moment captured by photographer Joe ...

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   The Iwo Jima Monument and Museum commemorates a pivotal moment in American history. On February 23, 1945, after relentless battles on the rocky terrain of Iwo Jima in the Pacific Ocean, six Marines planted an American flag atop Mount Suribachi.

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   On Iwo Jima, site of a strategic air base located between the Mariana Islands and Japan, the Japanese carved out a network of underground fortifications aimed at turning the small volcanic island into a death trap for invading US Marines.

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   After the battle, Iwo Jima served as an emergency landing site for more than 2,200 B-29 bombers, saving the lives of 24,000 U.S. airmen. Securing Iwo Jima prepared the way for the last and largest battle in the Pacific: the invasion of Okinawa.

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   Feb 19, 2020 · Battle of Iwo Jima Overview. On 23 Feb. 1945, the Marines took control of Mount Suribachi. Onlookers cheered as the assault platoon fought to the summit and raised a small flag. Later that day, different troops raised a larger flag while others respectfully lowered the original.

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    The Iwo Jima Monument stands as a powerful tribute to the heroic actions of six Marines on February 23, 1945, who raised an American flag atop Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima. Crafted by sculptor Dr. Felix W. de Weldon, the larger-than-life figures perfectly recreate the iconic flag-raising moment captured by photographer Joe ...