On This Day, Feb. 23, 1945.. (Page 4): I didn't notice any of those stated qualities.

traderjohn Loc: New York City

dennis2146 wrote:

Yes, I have been known to have human frailties from time to time. I am no stranger to apologizing for my actions. I was brought up to act like a man and be responsible for myself/my actions. Thanks for noticing.

Dennis

I didn't notice any of those stated qualities.

pendennis

Steven wrote:

Two minor notes: The combat photographer took the original picture (with the smaller flag). The Corpsman who was part of the flag raising is now in doubt do to some facts stemming from the taken picture by Rosenthal. I don't have all the facts but because of the advances in technology in photography, they say it was not the Navy Corpsman in the picture. I'm waiting for more definative (sic) proof myself.

The United States Marine Corps has reviewed all the evidence of those who sought to ensure that the flag raisers were correctly identified. The following link from ABC News gives some great detail:

https://abcnews.go.com/US/marines-correct-identity-member-raising-flag-iconic-iwo/story?id=66348494

The final paragraph in the story from the Commandant of the Marine Corps aptly sums up the effort:

Quote:

Regardless of who was in the photograph, each and every Marine who set foot on Iwo Jima, or supported the effort from the sea and air around the island is, and always will be, a part of our Corps’ cherished history," the statement said. "In the words of General David H. Berger, Commandant of the Marine Corps, 'they are all heroes.'"

onetimeduck Loc: OKC

Amen!!

phillsam Loc: De Queen Arkansas

That generation was truly the greatest generation. They endured the Great Depression, left their farms and factories, their families, all 16 million plus before it was over. I spent many years working with real heroes of the conflict: An Iwo Jima survivor, an Indianapolis sinking survivor, and a Bataan march survivor. Most all of our Fire Department at that time were WWII Veterans. I was stationed at the submarine base at Pearl Harbor when the war ended. Yes, I am an old man now as are all the few remaining WWII Veterans, photography has always been a passion of mine. I managed to acquire an Argus C3 while in the Navy , commonly referred to as the "brick". And no, i'm nowhere near as skilled as you folks, I just enjoy shooting and processing pictures.

chasgroh Loc: Buena Park, CA

RightOnPhotography wrote:

I am sorry to rain on your parade, but this is not the most famous photograph ever taken. Equally famous photograph titled Flag Over Reichstag was taken by Russian photographer Yevgeni Khaldei with Leica III camera in Berlin on May 8, 1945 and the next day Germany capitulated.

I think there are many, depending on genre, but for iconic war photos, Iwo is definitely an American ideal. From *my* war, the Napalm Girl by Nick Ut:

canonclicker

chasgroh wrote:

I think there are many, depending on genre, but for iconic war photos, Iwo is definitely an American ideal. From *my* war, the Napalm Girl by Nick Ut:

Heroes are made! This over 80 year old story is from my memory and does not lift me to anything near hero status.

My Mother had TB in WW2 and was in a Sanatorium for 3 months. Four children were in 3 different homes because Dad had to work. I (age 4?) was in the home of the Bloch home. Harlan Bloch came home on furlough and I wanted to wear his uniform and a photograph was taken from above the stairs. I was down below with his uniform which looked so huge on this little kid. He went back to Iwo Jima, shortly after the photo was taken he was hit with a grenade.

The ID issue was a big issue at the time. When the government asked his family if he was the one in the photo his Mother said every mother knows her children in every way and ID'd him buy her memory of the photograph with his bottom in the air. The government took it for granted it was Harlan Bloch. There was a local question mostly among the local mothers if it really was him. Whenever I see the photo this always comes back to my mind.

He felt he didn't have much of a belief in any thing, but told his parents the military had an effect on him and when he came home he wanted to become an SDA Pastor.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

Let's not confuse most famous with most influential.

Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima (1945)
Fifty years after the picture was taken, the Associated Press wrote that it may be the world's most widely reproduced. - businessinsider.com
--Bob

RightOnPhotography wrote:

I am sorry to rain on your parade, but this is not the most famous photograph ever taken. Equally famous photograph titled Flag Over Reichstag was taken by Russian photographer Yevgeni Khaldei with Leica III camera in Berlin on May 8, 1945 and the next day Germany capitulated.

RightOnPhotography Loc: Quebec,QC

RightOnPhotography wrote:

I am sorry to rain on your parade, but this is not the most famous photograph ever taken. Equally famous photograph titled Flag Over Reichstag was taken by Russian photographer Yevgeni Khaldei with Leica III camera in Berlin on May 8, 1945 and the next day Germany capitulated.

Somehow the photograph was not uploaded when I posted this. Here it is.

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RightOnPhotography Loc: Quebec,QC

dennis2146 wrote:

Could you post a copy. I have never heard of it.

Dennis

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RightOnPhotography Loc: Quebec,QC

chasgroh wrote:

I think there are many, depending on genre, but for iconic war photos, Iwo is definitely an American ideal. From *my* war, the Napalm Girl by Nick Ut:

This is, indeed, one of the most memorable photographs, ever. True classic.

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

Thanks very much.

Dennis

Norby

Dear Dennis
That was so kind of you to give your
New cap to the elderly woman”
God bless you
Norby

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

Norby wrote:

Dear Dennis
That was so kind of you to give your
New cap to the elderly woman”
God bless you
Norby

Thank you my friend. I appreciate your sentiments. But I have to admit the great feeling I received from befriending a fellow Marine was worth many times whatever the hat cost. Seeing her smile was worth untold amounts of pride and happiness to me. Besides, she was family.

Dennis