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Ira Hayes and the Flag Raisers of Iwo Jima (Part One)

The incredible story of the Marines who raised the American flag over Iwo Jima and the iconic photo that changed their lives forever.

Ira Hayes
Rene Gagnon
Joe Rosenthal on Suribachi
Bill Genaust, left, on Iwo Jima
Wreckage on Iwo Jima, Suribachi in the background
First flag raising
Second flag raising
The Gung Ho photo

Ira Hayes and the Flag Raisers of Iwo Jima (Book and Music Information)

The books used in producing this podcast included:

“Flags of Our Fathers,” by James Bradley, and

“Ira Hayes: The Akimel Oodham Warrior, World War II and the Price of Heroism.

The music used in this podcast included:

Intro, both episodes: “Epic Battle Speech,” by Wayne Jones.

Outro, both episodes:  “Semper Fidelis,” by the United States Marine Corps Band