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Iwo Jima

The Most Famous Moment in American Military History

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The Most Famous Moment in American Military History

Historic 10 x 12.75 cardstock photo of a band of Marines raising the American flag atop Mount Suribachi on the southern tip of the tiny Pacific island of Iwo Jima in the midst of fierce fighting, signed “Joe Rosenthal, Mt. Suribachi, Feb. 23, 1945” in black ink. Accompanied by an essay entitled The Picture That Will Live Forever by Joe Rosenthal. In fine condition, with a tiny nick to the top border. R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #292 - Ended December 15, 2004