Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
Editorials & Other Articles
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
On this day, March 26, 1945, the Battle of Iwo Jima ended as the island was officially secured by American forces.
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.
Tue Mar 26, 2024: On this day, March 26, 1945, the Battle of Iwo Jima ended as the island was 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
rdsharp pointed out in 2022 that the picture in Michael Beschloss's tweet that year about the end of the battle was taken on February 23, 1945. Beschloss never said it wasn't, but its presence was a bit ... um, not deceptive, but ill-advised, let's say.