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American Iwo Jima Memorial
This memorial stands on the spot where Franklin Sousley, Harlon Block, Michael Strank, John Bradley, Rene Gagnon and Ira Hayes raised the American flag on 23 February 1945. The memorial commemorates the bravery and sacrifice of the US marines during the Battle of Iwo Jima (19.2.1945 - 26.3.1945).
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Source
- Text: Kaj Metz
- Photos: Jamie Kelly
Nearby
Point of interest
- Location Former American War Cemetery Iwo Jima - Iwo Jima
- Invasion Beach Iwo Jima - Iwo Jima
- South Field - Iwo Jima
Monument
- Memorial John H. Bradley - Iwo Jima
- Japanese Iwo Jima Memorial - Iwo Jima
- Reunion of Honor Memorial - Iwo Jima
Cemetery
- Japanese War Cemetery Iwo Jima - Iwo Jima
- Islanders' Memorial Peace Cemetery Park - Iwo Jima
- Japanese War Cemetery & Memorial Iwo Jima - Iwo Jima
Fortification
- Mount Suribachi - Iwo Jima
- Japanese Gun Emplacement - Iwo Jima
- Japanese "Betty" Casemate Iwo Jima - Iwo Jima
Ship wreck
Crash site
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