Flag Raising on Iwo Jima

The Flag Raising on Iwo Jima was a famous event during World War II, where U.S. Marines raised the American flag atop Mount Suribachi on the island of Iwo Jima in February 1945. This act symbolized pride, victory, and perseverance amid fierce fighting during the Battle of Iwo Jima. The event was captured in a iconic photograph that became a powerful patriotic image. It also motivated support for the war effort back home. The photograph is often mistaken for being the first flag raise, but it actually depicts the second, more famous flag-raising during the battle.