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The Iconic Symbol of Patriotism: The Iwo Jima Photograph

This photograph captures the raising of the American flag at Iwo Jima during World War II, inspiring patriotism and encouraging the purchase of war bonds. The video links provided further explore the significance of this photograph and other major events of World War II. Military contributions of leaders, such as Douglas MacArthur and Chester W. Nimitz, and the heroic actions of groups like the Flying Tigers highlight the exceptional patriotism displayed during this time.

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The Iconic Symbol of Patriotism: The Iwo Jima Photograph

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  1. How does this photograph taken at Iwo Jima inspire patriotism? Warm Up Raising the Flag http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAbfC8zPgug Flags of our Fathers http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUjyJjMcNlU Ra Is it like any other photograph you have seen? These guys go on tour of the U.S. and sell them.

  2. U.S. at War in the Pacific

  3. MAJOR EVENTS OF WORLD WAR II The U.S. military advancement through the Pacific Islands – known as “Island Hopping,” the goal was to attain a position close enough to mainland Japan to conduct an attack.

  4. Battle of Midway– Between 4 and 7 June 1942, significant battle in the Pacific (considered the turning point). After the battle, Japan's shipbuilding and pilot training programs were unable to keep pace in replacing their losses, while the U.S. steadily increased output in both areas. The Japanese navy lost four large aircraft carriers, that stopped their Pacific advance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4pUD9qWKs8

  5. The Bataan Death March – took place in Philippines in 1942 after the Japanese took over the Philippine Islands; it was a forcible transfer of 75,000 American and Filipino prisoners of war; there were high fatalities due to physical abuse and murder. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8f4wvI5iAM0

  6. The Battle of Iwo Jima (19 February – 26 March 1945), or Operation Detachment, was a major battle in which the United States Armed Forces fought for and captured the island of Iowa Jima from the Japanese Empire. The American invasion had the goal of capturing the entire island, including its three airfields. This month-long battle included some of the fiercest and bloodiest fighting of the War in the Pacific of World War II. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrRBgYdPhIg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvRgHzVAfX8

  7. The Symbol of Victory in World War II • This photograph inspires patriotism and encouraged the purchase of war bonds. These guys go on tour of the U.S. and sell them.

  8. MILITARY CONTRIBUTIONS OF LEADERS DURING WORLD WAR II Douglas MacArthur – commander of the U.S. Army in the Pacific…. “I Shall Return” he says about this evacuation of the Philippines, 1942 which exemplifies a send of duty and responsibility.

  9. Chester W. Nimitz –commander of the U.S. Navy and Allied land and sea forces in the Pacific.

  10. How American patriotism inspired exceptional actions by citizens and military personnel • The Flying Tigers –  name given to the 1st American Volunteer Group of the Chinese Air Force in the early 1940s, they were all former Navy, Marine, or Army pilots, they went to China to support the Chinese from the aggressive Japanese government. Considered a very patriotic group for their efforts in WWII. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I36cglDOtJg

  11. Discussion Question • Why do you think the Flying Tigers were seen as patriotic? • Would you ever volunteer and to risk your life for your country OR • Volunteer to help out another country if you believed it to be right? • If not for country, then what in your life would be worth fighting for?

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