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To: Neocon who wrote (219148)1/16/2002 5:04:21 PM
From: haqihana  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 769670
 
Neocon, I am not sure, but believe I read where the first raising of the flag on Iwo Jima was photographed, but the photographer decided the flag used by the Marines that performed the act of patriotism, and heroism, was too small, so it was re-enacted with a larger flag, and a little more dramatic pose.



To: Neocon who wrote (219148)1/16/2002 6:21:50 PM
From: TigerPaw  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 769670
 
I believe that the first flag raised on Iwo Jima was a small one and not easily seen. A large flag was sent from the coast when it was apparent Mt. Suribachi was taken. That is the raising that was photographed but not particularly staged.
(It helps to live next to the Museum of the Pacific War)
tpwd.state.tx.us
iwojima.com

TP


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