From the crest of Mount Suribachi, the Stars and Stripes wave in triumph over Iwo Jima after U.S. Marines had fought their way inch by inch up its steep lava-encrusted slopes.  Ca.  February 1945.  PhoM3c. John Papsun.  (Coast Guard)
NARA FILE #:  026-G-4140
WAR &amp; CONFLICT BOOK #:  1222

Flag on Mount Suribachi

Flag raising on Iwo Jima.  February 23, 1945.  Joe Rosenthal, Associated Press.  (Navy)
NARA FILE #:  080-G-413988
WAR &amp; CONFLICT BOOK #:  1221

The Most Famous Photo of WWII

This Marine, member of the &quot;Fighting Fourth Marine Division,&quot; threatens the enemy even in death.  His bayonet fixed at the Charge, he was killed by intense Japanese sniper fire as he advanced.  February 19, 1945.  Sgt. Bob Cooke.  (Marine Corps)
NARA FILE #:  127-N-109624
WAR &amp; CONFLICT BOOK #:  1223