World War II

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March 21, 1945: The Final Flames of Iwo Jima — The Real Story Behind the Flag Raisers

As the Battle of Iwo Jima reached its climax around March 21, 1945, one of the most famous war photographs in history shook the world. The story of the six Marines who planted the flag atop Mount Suribachi — and the sad, astonishing truth hidden behind it.

Mar 21, 2026

Blood-Soaked Sands: The Battle of Iwo Jima and the Day the Flag Was Raised

On March 16, 1945, the United States officially declared Iwo Jima secured. After 36 days of brutal combat, a single photograph became one of the most iconic images of the 20th century.

Mar 16, 2026

It Wasn't Weapons That Won the War, It Was Logistics -- 85th Anniversary of the Lend-Lease Act

On March 11, 1941, President Roosevelt signed the Lend-Lease Act, a decisive bill that changed the course of World War II. A look back at America's strategy of saving the Allies without firing a single shot.

Mar 11, 2026