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Raising the Flag: How a Photograph Gave a Nation Hope in Wartime
Raising the Flag: How a Photograph Gave a Nation Hope in Wartime
Raising the Flag: How a Photograph Gave a Nation Hope in Wartime
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Raising the Flag: How a Photograph Gave a Nation Hope in Wartime

Written by Michael Burgan

Narrated by Various Narrators

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By February 1945 the United States had been fighting World War II for more than three years. Soldiers were worn down from battle, and civilians were drained by sacrifice. But a photograph of Marines raising an American flag on Japanese soil gave a wearied nation a renewed sense of pride and hope. This powerful image of strength and determination became the most famous image of the war. It not only captured a moment of victory against a strong foe. It also represented the effort every member of the armed forces had made and offered Americans the promise of victory and an end to conflict.

LanguageEnglish
Release dateAug 10, 2017
ISBN9780756557959
Raising the Flag: How a Photograph Gave a Nation Hope in Wartime
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Michael Burgan

Michael Burgan has written numerous books for children and young adults during his nearly 20 years as a freelance writer. Many of his books have focused on U.S. history, geography, and the lives of world leaders. Michael has won several awards for his writing, and his graphic novel version of the classic tale Frankenstein (Stone Arch Books) was a Junior Library Guild selection.  Michael graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor’s degree in history. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his cat, Callie.

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