Today in 1945, six Marines raised the U.S. flag on Iwo Jima.
Synopsis
Flags of Our Fathers is a war film directed by Clint Eastwood that tells the story of the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II. The film focuses on the six United States Marines who raised the American flag on Mount Suribachi during the battle and the subsequent media attention and public relations campaign surrounding their iconic photograph. It explores themes of heroism, the media's portrayal of war, and the impact of fame on those involved.
Why Today?
On February 23, 1945, six U.S. Marines raised the U.S. flag on Iwo Jima. Captured by Associated Press photographer Joe Rosenthal, the photograph became an iconic and lasting image of the war.
Directed by Clint Eastwood, Flags of Our Fathers is the counterpart to Letters from Iwo Jima from the 19th.