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Mount Suribachi Flag

author: Olivia published: Oct 23, 2026
black and white photograph of soldiers raising the american flag on iwomph hill
black and white photograph of soldiers raising the american flag on iwomph hill

Today marks the 69th anniversary of the flag raising at Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima, a defining moment for World War II and the Marine Corps.

US Marines pose on top of Mount Suribachi on the island of Iwo Jima with the American flag in February 1945.

black and white photograph of soldiers raising the american flag on iwomph hill
black and white photograph of soldiers raising the american flag on iwomph hill

Mount Suribachi Flag

On February 23 1945 during the battle for Iwo Jima U.S. Marines raised a flag atop Mount Suribachi. It was taken down and a second flag was raised. Associated Press photographer Joe Rosenthal captured this second flag-raising.

Aerial photograph of American flag atop Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima, 23 Feb 1945

The Two-Flag Raisings on Iwo Jima | Defense Media Network
The Two-Flag Raisings on Iwo Jima | Defense Media Network
28 Of The Most Powerful Pictures From World War II In The Pacific
28 Of The Most Powerful Pictures From World War II In The Pacific

Marines Raising Flag On Mount Suribachi

Getty Images on Instagram: “On 23 February 1945, a group of US Marines raised the American flag atop Mount Suribachi amidst the fierce fighting of the Battle of Iwo…”

All-American - On February 23, 1945, during the battle for Iwo Jima, U.S. Marines raised a flag atop Mount Suribachi. It was taken down, and a second flag was raised. Associated Press photographer Joe Rosenthal captured this second flag-raising.
All-American - On February 23, 1945, during the battle for Iwo Jima, U.S. Marines raised a flag atop Mount Suribachi. It was taken down, and a second flag was raised. Associated Press photographer Joe Rosenthal captured this second flag-raising.
[Photo] Aerial photograph of American flag atop Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima, Japan, 23 Feb 1945
[Photo] Aerial photograph of American flag atop Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima, Japan, 23 Feb 1945

70 Years Ago Today: US Marines Raise the American Flag over Mount Suribachi - Neatorama

Mount Suribachi Flag Raising Photos

In this free assessment, students should draw on their knowledge of the past to identify this iconic photo of U.S. Marines raising the American flag on Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima.

Marine Private First Class Ira Hayes points himself out in the historic picture of the flag raising on Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima, 1945. (Photo by PhotoQuest/Getty Images)

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Getty Images on Instagram: “On 23 February 1945, a group of US Marines raised the American flag atop Mount Suribachi amidst the fierce fighting of the Battle of Iwo…” Iwo Jima Poster, Iwo Jima Wallpaper, Iwo Jima Art, Iwo Jima Flag Raising, Iwo Jima Famous Picture, Flag On Iwo Jima, American Flag Iwo Jima, American Military Ww2, Ww1 American Flag
70 Years Ago Today: US Marines Raise the American Flag over Mount Suribachi
70 Years Ago Today: US Marines Raise the American Flag over Mount Suribachi
Iwo Jima | Digital Inquiry Group
Iwo Jima | Digital Inquiry Group
Ira Hayes - Sad Fate of the Native American who Helped Raise the Flag at Iwo Jima | The Vintage News
Ira Hayes - Sad Fate of the Native American who Helped Raise the Flag at Iwo Jima | The Vintage News
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