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On this day, March 26, 1945, the Battle of Iwo Jima ended as the island was officially secured by American forces. [View all]
Last edited Wed Mar 27, 2024, 09:26 AM - Edit history (1)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/March_26• 1945 – World War II: The Battle of Iwo Jima ends as the island is officially secured by American forces.
Fri Feb 23, 2024: On this day, February 23, 1945, the American flag was raised on Iwo Jima's Mount Suribachi -- several times.
Sun Mar 27, 2022: Victory at Iwo Jima, March 26, 1945: #Rosenthal
It was pointed out in 2022 that the picture in Michael Beschloss's tweet that year was taken on February 23, 1945. He never said it wasn't.
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