In 1945, a famous photo was taken of six US military personnel raising the American flag on Iwo Jima. Despite being widely known for 70 years, new evidence reveals that one of the Marines was never officially identified.
The Unknown Flag Raiser of Iwo Jima
An iconic photo of six US service members raising the American flag on Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima in February 1945 captures the essence of patriotism and sacrifice.