A World in Pictures-Leah Noble

This picture is of the raising of the American flag on the island of Iwo Jima during World War II. Just before this picture was taken, the United States had captured Iwo Jima, a Japanese controlled island. The six marines are raising the American flag atop Mt. Suribachi even in the midst of nearby Japanese troops. This picture evokes a deep sense of American pride and patriotism. It gave our nation a hope that we could emerge victorious in the war. It made the citizens of America feel proud to be an American because of the strength and bravery we proved to have through this picture. This raising of the stars and stripes showed that around the world America was powerful and united and would stop at nothing to make everyone know that it was in control.