Iwo Jima vet James Scotella recounts raising of American flag

Iwo Jima vet James Scotella recounts raising of American flag

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On Feb. 23, 1945, Corporal James Scotella said he witnessed 25 to 30 Marines raising the American flag on the island of Iwo Jima. The iconic scene became a symbol, not just of the Battle of Iwo Jima, but of the Marine Corps.

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