Ira Hayes and the Flag Raisers of Iwo Jima (Part One)

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Jan 23, 202638:28Society & Culture

The incredible story of the Marines who raised the American flag over Iwo Jima and the iconic photo that changed their lives forever. Ira Hayes Rene Gagnon Joe Rosenthal on Suribachi Bill Genaust, left, on Iwo Jima Wreck...

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