There is a statue in America, and four people raise the American flag. What's its name?

In Washington Square, the capital of the United States, there is a giant statue, and five marines are struggling to plant an American flag. This statue is based on Associated Press reporter Joe? Rosenthal took a famous photo of World War II, which showed a bloody battle on Iwo Jima.

This is a widely circulated photo, which was published in American newspapers the next day and then spread all over the world. American photography magazine commented: "At that moment, the camera recorded the soul of a country!" This photo, which fully shows the bravery of the US military, became one of the most famous photos in World War II, especially in the United States, which frequently appeared on various occasions and became a household name. According to incomplete statistics, there are1100,000 stores, 300,000 railway stations, 200,000 factories,10.6 million cinemas,10.5 million banks and 5,000 giant billboards in the United States with posters of this photo printed on them. According to the strong demand of the public, the US Postal Service designed and issued stamps based on this photo in 1945, with a total circulation of1370,000!

1995, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Iojima, the US Postal Service issued another stamp designed with this photo.

Hollywood also filmed the movie The Sand of Iojima in the background of the Battle of Iojima.

It is precisely because the photos caused a great sensation after they were published in the newspaper that President Truman of the United States specially ordered to find out the names of these six warriors and commend them. I soon found out the names of six people, of which only Harlan? Blauch was originally thought to be Harry? Hansen, Mrs. Behles, Harlan's mother in America, recognized her son from the newspaper at a glance, but no one believed her. It was not until 18 months later, after careful verification, that she was confirmed to be her son Harlan.

Of these six people, Mike? Sergeant Strank and Harlan are nicknamed "Panther"? Sergeant Blauch died on March 1 day. Franklin, the youngest of the six warriors? Southley died in Iojima on March 2nd1at the age of 19.

Three survivors of the six warriors were later received by President Truman. The picture below shows President Truman's photo when he met three people at the White House. They pointed to a poster drawn according to photos and introduced the scene to the president. Gagnion, is that Ella on his right? Hayes, the one on the left with crutches in the photo is John who was injured in the leg in the battle of Iojima. Bradley.

President Truman praised them as American heroes, which deeply disturbed Ella, who was of Indian descent. He said: "Only five of my 45 people survived, and only 27 of my 125 people survived. Those who died in the battle should be praised. How can I regard myself as a hero? " John was injured in the fierce battle and was awarded the Navy Cross for his heroic performance in the battle. In an interview with reporters, he said: "People regard us as heroes. I personally don't think so. I just happened to be at a specific time and place. "

All three survivors were invited by the organizers to travel around new york, Boston and other major cities as representatives of war heroes to participate in the promotion and issuance of war bonds, but Ella refused to give him a bonus.

Witnessed the bullets, recorded the brilliant and brilliant flag, and was collected as a precious souvenir by naval museum.

Indeed, the battle of Iojima was the most intense island battle in the Pacific War. The ground troops participating in the battle are the third, fourth and fifth divisions of the Marine Corps. This is the most powerful, tenacious and fierce fighting force in the US military. But in this tiny place of Iwo Jima, it still paid a heavy price-the total number of casualties exceeded 40%! Only in such a fierce battle can the Marine Corps be fully displayed. Admiral Nimitz, then commander-in-chief of the Central Pacific Theater and the Pacific Fleet, said, "The extraordinary courage of American officers and men fighting in Iwo Jima is their common character!" This sentence spoke highly of the fighting troops who fought bloody battles. The officers and men who fought in the battle of Iojima won more medals of honor than any battle in the history of the Marine Corps!