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

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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 Wreckage on Iwo Jima, Suribachi in the background First flag raising Second flag raising The Gung Ho photo

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