Iwo Jima Day services surprised by appearance of 99-year-old battle survivor
The 36-day long battle for control of a heavily fortified pacific island, fought from the 19th of February through the 26th of March, 1945, has become such a significant part of Marine Corps lore
Marking 80th year since Battle of Iwo Jima, Trump touts U.S.-Japan alliance
The bloody battle fought on the Pacific island between February and March of 1945 claimed some 21,900 lives on the Japanese side and about 6,800 among American forces.
‘Terrific battle’ rages on the island of Iwo Jima (1945)
During this week in 1945 the News Letter reported that a “terrific battle” was being waged on the island of Iwo Jima, some 700 miles from Tokyo, in the Pacific Ocean.
Voices of Veterans: PFC William Morgenroth shares his story of service in the US Marines during the Battle of Iwo Jima
Chairwoman Dr. Dawn Buckingham, M.D. introduced the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program on Thursday. This week, they highlight the service of PFC William Morgenroth who served in the U.
Remembering the Battle of Iwo Jima on 80th anniversary
A statue stood tall and silent above the city of Fall River on the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima. ABC6 stopped by Marine Corps League Detachment #1285 in Somerset on Wednesday to learn more about the monument,
Trump lauds Japan-US alliance on 80th anniversary of battle of Iwojima
US President Donald Trump has stressed the importance of the Japan-US alliance in a statement marking the 80th anniversary of the battle on the Japanese island of Ioto, also known as Iwojima.
Senators introduce resolution to honor 80th anniversary of Iwo Jima battle
Arkansas Senator John Boozman has joined Senators Todd Young (R-IN) and Mark Warner (D-VA) in introducing a bipartisan resolution to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima. This significant World War II battle between U.
Boston commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima
The Marine Corps League held their 25th annual Iwo Jima Day Event in the Massachusetts State House to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the famed Pacific theater battle, with one of the last living Iwo Jima veterans in attendance.
Marine Corps veterans attend State House ceremony marking 80th anniversary of Battle of Iwo Jima
Wednesday marked the 25th and final time Marine Corps veterans, Gold Star families and state lawmakers will gather in the State House to mark the<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More
This 80th anniversary Battle of Iwo Jima watch has actual sand from the island
With genuine volcanic sand from the sulphur island, the Praesidus Iwo Jima 80th Commemoration A-11 watches offer a rare chance to own a piece of history.
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This Marine endured five amphibious assaults — and survived Iwo Jima
Don Harris went ashore on Iwo Jima, where he and his fellow Marines faced one of the bloodiest battles of the Pacific War.
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Iwo Jima veteran surprises at Statehouse ceremony
Wednesday marked the 25th and final time Marine Corps veterans, Gold Star families and state lawmakers will gather in the ...
History Today: When US Marines invaded Japan's Iwo Jima during World War II
US Marines launched a scathing attack on Iwo Jima island during World War II. Capturing the island, about eight kilometres ...
Daniel Penny receives prestigious award from Marine Corps League at Iwo Jima event
We were honored and humbled to be in the same room being honored alongside many veterans of prior wars, including an Iwo Jima ...
Military historian Mat McLachlan on the Bombing of Darwin, Iwo Jima anniversary
The Bombing of Darwin, coupled with the Fall of Singapore just days before, marked the “lowest point” of the Pacific War for ...