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February 23, 1945

Lowery, Louis, 1916-1987

Photograph signed

Title: First flag raising on Iwo Jima

Titled and signed on the image by Lowery. Depicts the flag fully raised, the flag-pole held by four G.I.'s, with an armed marine keeping watch in the foreground. Written at Mt. Suribachi.

GLC06361

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