WW2 US MARINES IWO JIMA FLAG RAISING POSTER NEW WWII 44

WW2 US MARINES IWO JIMA FLAG RAISING POSTER NEW WWII 44

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Start time	10/11/2008
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WW2 US MARINES IWO JIMA FLAG Raising POSTER new WWII The2FunAdGuyz offer a new, high-quality, reproduction a very famous World War II War Bonds poster featuring the Iwo Jima Flag Raising by five marines and a navy corpsman. CC Beall did the artwork based on the Pulitzer Prize photograph of Joe Rosenthal. The Seventh War Bonds Drive in 1945 was the reason for the production of this boldly colored poster. The United States Treasury ordered the poster and produced 3.5 million copies of it. HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE: The raising of the United States Flag by a group of United States Marines on Iwo Jima's Mount Suribachi on February 23, 1945 created one of the most enduring images of World War II. Following over a week of bloody fighting, much of it yard by yard, this critical position was captured and a photograph recorded the event. In reality, this was the second of two flag raisings on that date. Marines with a smaller flag did the first raising. The battalion commander ordered a second flag be found and raised so it could be seen from every part of the island. A large flag was secured and a group, including Rosenthal and a motion picture photographer, made their way to the top of Mt. Suribachi. Four men attached the flag to a Japanese water pipe and attempted to raise it as the first flag was lowered. When the four men had trouble setting the flag, two bystanders joined in to help. Rosenthal was not ready and only caught the shot at the very last second. Rosenthal's film was sent to Guam where its importance was quickly realized. Using radiophotography technology the photo was transmitted to Associated Press headquarters. Less than 18 hours after it was taken, the Associated Press distributed the photograph around the country where it became an immediate icon. U. S. Navy Secretary James Forrestal is quoted: "the flag raising on Iwo Jima means a Marine Corps for the next 500 years."   We have another Iwo Jim Poster by artist Jim Lovell and several combat photos in our inventory. To see them all, CLICK HERE.   FLAG RAISERS: Remarkably, no one recorded the names of the flag raisers at the time the photograph was shot. After it was published the names were discovered although one, Ira Hayes, had asked not to be identified and another, Harlon Block, was misidentified as Henry "Hank" O. Hansen, who had participated in the first flag raising. Eventually all were identified, although three had been killed in the subsequent battle for Iwo Jima. The are, as they appear from left to right: PFC Ira Hayes, PFC Franklin Sousley (KIA), Sgt. Michael Strank (KIA), Navy Pharmacist Mate Second Class John Bradley, PFC Rene Gagnon and Cpl. Harlon Black (KIA) at the base of the flag. In this view Strank and Gagnon are barely visible.   SEVENTH WAR BONDS DRIVE: Upon seeing the image, President Franklin Roosevelt wanted the surviving flag raisers to return to the United States for the Seventh War Bonds Drive. Hayes, Gagnon and Bradley were returned for a tour that was so successful it raised over $23 billion dollars in just six weeks.   ARTIST: C. C. Beall (1892-1967) was the artist for this poster. Joe Rosenthal took the photograph. PAPER QUALITY: This new print is on a highest quality, acid-free, 100-pound glossy premium text paper that allows for maximum color brilliance and fidelity for older images. For an expanded explanation of our Paper Quality, go to our FAQ by Clicking Here. Image Size: 10.5 inches wide by 14.5 inches high. For an expanded explanation of Image Size, go to our FAQ by Clicking Here. Paper Size: 11 inches wide by 17 inches high. This allows for a small border around the image for matting and framing. For an expanded explanation of Paper Size, go to our FAQ by Clicking Here. For expanded answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Click Here. Click Here for all of our World War II Posters, Prints, Pictures and Vintage Ads. Click Here for all of our US Marine Corp Posters, Prints, Pictures and Vintage Ads. Click Here for all of our Iwo Jima Posters, Prints, Pictures and Vintage Ads. To see exactly how we Package & Ship your items, go to our FAQ by Clicking Here. For the latest updates on New Products, Sales and Special Offers, please subscribe to our Newsletter by Clicking Here! ©2003-2009 All copy and digitally enhanced images and prints copyright held by the2funadguyz. Reproduction by any means is strictly forbidden. All Rights Reserved. Powered by eBay Turbo ListerThe free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.