Unearthed World War II Pictures Show A Never-Before-Seen Side of History

American Treasure

This has become one of the most famous images from World War II. Taken during the Battle of Iwo Jima, this image is a pride of American culture. Taken by photographer Joe Rosenthal, this iconic image is one of the most copied, reproduced, and recreated images in all of history. Three of the six men hoisting the flag in this photo died in the battle...

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