It was on this day in 1945 that the Marines of the Second Platoon climbed the pivotal point of Mount Suribachi, securing American esteem in the throws of battle for Iwo Jima with the simple raising of a flag.
It was on this day in 1945 that the Marines of the Second Platoon climbed the pivotal point of Mount Suribachi, securing American esteem in the throws of battle for Iwo Jima with the simple raising of a flag. This iconic photograph shot by Joe Rosenthal became an image of inspiration during World War II, boosting morale throughout the nation. The flag raisers, themselves, have been hailed for decades as heroes of war and icons of bravery. Each Marine depicted in the photograph fought boldly, with three losing their lives within days of combat. Heroic doesn’t begin to describe their sacrifice, and in 2016, a discovery was confirmed that perfectly epitomizes the heart behind what many call, “The Greatest Generation.” ‘ Private First Class Harold Schultz lead a simple life as a postal worker after World War II. Like many of his brothers in arms, he hardly ever talked about his time overseas. That was, until one day when his stepdaughter asked about his experience during Iwo Jima over din