Originally Posted By Tigershark
As a student of history in addition to being a veteran, I should get bonus brownie points for knowing that photo was actaully the SECOND flag raising in Iwo. Thanks for being clear and non insulting. I asked a clear question and you answered without sarcasim or nastiness. Thank you. That has grown in short supply recently. As for the rape thing, that was in response to the horrible Bush fishing photo. But that wasn't your post. So I hope you didn't include the two together.
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You're very welcome! I try not to get personal in these sorts of discussions (unless extremely obvious over-the-top joking) since insults don't contribute to anything except bad feelings and short tempers. When you're over 40, you've pretty much read/seen/heard all the obvious and frankly boring personal slander most folks throw at each other. If only people could be a little more creative, then at least I might learn something new

Bonus brownie points duly accredited!

Sorry about going off-topic, but perhaps we've piqued a few folks' interest?

Anyone interested in learning more about the flag raising, here's a great web site for you. It has a pic each of the first and second flag raising, plus an eyewitness account:
http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/iwoflag.htm
"Scott Tank sent us this eyewitness account of Cpl. Charles W. Lindberg, a friend and the last surviving member of the team that raised the first flag on the crest of Mt. Suribachi. Scott asked that we share Mr. Lindberg's story with you - we are honored to do so."

There's also a link for an original radio report about the landing of Iwo Jima, broadcast by a radio reporter aboard a destroyer just offshore at the time. You can hear the battle in the background as he speaks. (Real player)
http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/voiwo.ram (radio account)
http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/voiwo.htm (2nd web site about the landing itself)