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This was in the library listserve of our district and I thought it might interest some of you. I can't begin to say just how awsome this site is! I have barely skimmed through it and have found myself glued to the computer, wanting to read more...

"Flags Of Our Fathers"

Carrying Flag

The http://www.awesomestories.com/ is a great site:"Flags of Our Fathers" is a new film about the pivotal battle for Iwo Jima during February-March of 1945.

This website, http://www.awesomestories.com/movies/flags_fathers/flags_fathers_ch1.htm linking to hundreds of photographs and other primary sources from national archives and official military records, tells the story of the battle, the two flag-raisings on Mt. Suribachi (the famous photograph depicts the second raising), the 7th war-bond drive (in which the U.S. government used the picture - and the flag raisers - to generate money and support for the war), the unique nature of the Japanese defenses and the use of Iwo Jima after its capture. Included are photographs of the actual flag raisers and the many medal-of-honor recipients.

Top of Suribachi

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Marines Raised Flag

Pl.Sgt. Thomas, 1st Lt. Schrier, Cpl. Charles W. Lindberg and Sgt. Hank Hansen tied the colors in place. Lowery asked Pfc Jim Michaels to crouch down with his carbine. Pfc. Ray Jacobs (some accounts say Louis Charlo) joined the others as the Marines raised the first foreign flag ever to fly on Japanese soil. It was 10:20 in the morning, 23 February 1945.

Hoisted Replacement Flag

Stories that may be of special interest in the coming days/weeks:1. "World Trade Center" is a film about the events of September 11. Hundreds of fire fighters died, trying to rescue people from the burning twin towers. Thirty-seven Port Authority police officers also died, post humously receiving Medals of Honor. Our story provides the background for the film - including links to interviews with Sgt. McLoughlin and Officer Jimeno together with information about their rescuer, former U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. David Karnes, who found them buried beneath the rubble. Also included are links to the official 9-11 Commission Report, government exhibits, the transcript of Flight 93's voice recorder (after the plane was hijacked), video clips, news reports, the "last instructions" (originals and English translation) the hijackers were given, selected links to the Library of Congress Documentary Archive of 9/11 (including drawings by school children), and more. http://www.awesomestories.com/movies/world_trade/world_trade_ch1.htm