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Marines raised flag over Iwo Jima

Smithsonian Magazine · 2d

The Story Behind the World-Famous Photograph of U.S. Marines Raising the American Flag During the Battle of Iwo Jima

Joe Rosenthal’s iconic photos from Iwo Jima helped the United States raise $26 billion for the war and served as the basis for the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia

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Deseret News archives: U.S. flags raised at Iwo Jima on this day in 1945. Why did they raise the flag twice?

A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives. On Feb. 23, 1945, during World War II, U.S. Marines on Iwo Jima captured Mount Suribachi, where they raised two American flags.

FOX News on MSN · 1d

80 years ago Marines raised flag over Iwo Jima in iconic moment

On this day in 1945, six U.S. Marines raised the American flag over the island of Iwo Jima on the fourth day of what would become over a monthlong brutal battle.

American flag, Trump administration and Distress

Newsweek · 19h

Upside-Down US Flag Meaning: 'Distress' Signal Seen Flying Across the US

An inverted American flag, which was displayed at Yosemite National Park in February 2025, is a historic symbol of dire distress.

Chicago Sun-Times · 15h

St. Sabina flies upside-down American flag to protest Trump adminstration. 'America is in distress.'

An upside-down flag signals distress. St. Sabina's senior pastor Rev. Michael Pfleger said the flag outside the church will stay inverted “as long as this country is under siege.”

CBS Chicago on MSN · 13h

Chicago South Side church hangs flag upside in protest of Trump administration

From the firing of thousands of federal employees to threats of ice raids wreaking havoc on immigrant communities, they're among the many reasons Father Michael Pfleger and the members of his church say the United States is under siege.

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Why are flags at half-staff today? Oklahoma flags lowered after death of former governor

Flags across Oklahoma are to fly at half-staff to honor former governor and Univeristy of Oklahoma president David Boren, who ...

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Upside-down U.S flag hung at Yosemite National Park to protest employee cuts

The flag — traditionally a symbol of distress when upside down — was hung on El Capitan summit at Yosemite Saturday night by frustrated park workers.

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Are flags half-staff on Presidents' Day? What holidays are they lowered? What to know

Presidents' Day is a federal holiday, celebrated annually on the third Monday of February. But flags are raised at full height.

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