Most of us are familiar with the landmark sculptures and monuments that scatter the United States, depicting the US Marines raising the American flag on Mt. Suribachi, Iwo Jima, on Feb. 23, 1945. However, did you know it was actually an
award-winning photograph?
Joe Rosenthal, the photographer behind the historical photo, has passed away earlier this week.
You can read more about it
here
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I guess I never really thought about it. I knew of a statue but I never knew of the Photograph.
At least he lived to see his award winning photo get aclaim, most artists dont get that opportunity.
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