Iwo Jima In February of 1945 during World War II, the Unites States Marines invaded Iwo Jima, an island of Japan. Their motive was the need for a base close to the Japanese coast, which was roughly five hundred seventy-five miles away. They arrived at Mount Suribachi on February 21, and had surrounded it by the following day. They began the lengthy climb up to the top and raised a large American flag when they had finally reached it.…
After watching Vietnam Nurses with Dana Delany, these eight nurses are heroes. These eight women are heroes because, they volunteered to join the military because they felt they would be needed. Two of these eight nurses are heroes because even when they got back to the United States, some women went back in to continue to help their solider. They saw and done things that were beyond their training abilities and they used themselves as human shields in a heroic act to keep their patients safe. The eight Vietnam nursing are heroes because these eight women are brave for leaving there families and friends to serve in a war that was not the United States’ battle.…
Battle of Iwo Jima Rough Draft “Victory In War, Because there is no greater glory than raising your flag over the slayin’ Enemy” (_____). Iwo Jima soldiers were as young as 15 years of age when they enlisted for the Military. The Battle of Iwo Jima was one of the bloodiest battles in American History that had ended in horrid deaths. Before the battle commenced the Navy and Marines began to speculate if there were any Japanese forces left on the island since Naval ships had unleashed waves of heavy fire and bombs on the island for two and half months. The Battle of Iwo Jima, in the western pacific, was needed to the U.S. tactical landing or launch space, to launch aerial bombings on Japan, also for the defensive purpose for the Empire of Japan; The U.S would soon win this island to help close the war.…
The book Flags of Our Fathers describes this brutal thirty-six day battle, and takes us in depth with 6 of our nation's heroes; “The Flag Raisers:” Cpl. Harlon Block, Navy Pharmacist's Mate John Bradley, Cpl. Rene Gagnon, PFC Franklin Sousley, Sgt. Michael Strank, and Cpl. Ira Hayes.…
Here in the book “Flags of Our Fathers”, there was three veterans who names were John Bradley, Ira Hayes, and Rene Gagnon. The three men fought for our country in the battle of Iwo Jima. They were alike and different in so many ways. During the battle, the three men were captured in a picture that was later one of the most famous photograph of all times. The men in action raised the American flag on Sulfur Island which is Iwo Jima.…
War- glorified, deemed necessary, and plastered with the image of heroism. Medals, ceremonies, and positions give war and battle and prestigious image. But, in the book Flags of Our Fathers by James Bradley, the true inhumanities and unnecessary acts of war are shown through the characters’ first-hand accounts and perspectives on battle. The book highlights one of the most prestigious battles in American history, the battle of Iwo Jima. Most did not know what this tiny one square mile island was before the battle and war had started, but after an infamous photo capturing the image of six men hoisting up the American flag, everyone knew of the sulfur mass.…
What does it mean to be hero? Courage, bravery, passion, and honor these are just some of the many traits that heroes past, present and future have and will exhibit to lay there mark on the world and bring about inspiration amongst the people and fight for a cause they truly believe in with all there being. On January 31st 1919 a true American hero who against all odds, pushing back against the crippling weight of oppression and injustice was born. The movie 42 tells the compelling and heart-warming story of Jackie Roosevelt Robinson, a name that will forever be engraved in both American and baseball culture so deeply. Jackie is remembered for fighting to bring about change and doing something that everyone said and thought was not possible,…
Have you ever seen the photo where U.S. Marines are raising the american flag over a mountain? Well, that photo is from one of the most major battles in world war II called the battle of Iwo jima. The island was owned by Japan, the Japanese wanted to fortify Iwo jima because the U.S. decided to take Iwo jima to themselves to use it as a new base for bombs and fighter planes. So, Japan and the U.S. decided to fight for the island in a battle. The battle of Iwo jima happened 72 years ago and has been named the 10th most lethal american battle and the most heavily fortified area in the history of welfare.…
Marine Corps War Memorial Patriotism is often associated with Americans in response to the emotional pride in their nations land, culture, present day achievements, and history. However one's devotion to what they love may come with the dismissal of cynical actions. The remembrance of major events in our lives through memorialization keeps us either sane or feel a sense of unity among our community. Memorials are important to the American people, which are constructed by artists to provide visual and spiritual remembrance of achievements, American progress, uniqueness, and honor. The way we interact with memorials, contribute to the purpose of its creation.…
Flags of Our Fathers is a movie that showed what the ordeals throughout the battle of Iwo Jima and how it impacted our country. The Battle of Iwo Jima was between the date of February 19,1945- March 26, 1945.In the movie, it shows that the battle of Iwo Jima was a battle between the United States and the Empire of Japan. This battle was a major battle in which the U.S. Marines landed on and eventually captured the island of Iwo Jima from the Japanese Imperial Army during World War II. It beholds many memories and achievements to our country.…
My father served at a military base for three years, and my grandfather did also. My great grandfather served in World War II as a merchant marine, and he is still alive today. My two cousins are currently serving in the U.S. navy. The United States flag means a lot to me. The United States flag tells me that I am safe, and that the soldiers serving are willing to fight and give their lives for our country and our people.…
Flag Raising on Iwo Jima. World War II will always be a huge part of American history. The battle of Iwo Jima is one of the many bloody battles American soldiers had to fight. The battle of Iwo Jima unfortunately claimed the lives of 6,800 American soldiers and wounded 20,000. The plan was to take over the island of Iwo Jima as quickly as possible to use it as an air base.…
Heroes Among Us is an inspirational book, written by John Quiñones, that is about different acts of heroism. John Quinones chose specific scenarios that best represented his opinion of heroism. This book was very interesting because it displayed random acts of heroism and bravery. Some of the heroes in this book encountered dangerous and fearful situations to help others in need. It takes true bravery to risk your life to help others.…
Some people do not know that they are even someone’s hero. When a person has the power to stand strong and fight for what they believe in they too can be a hero. These are the type of people that give others hope and save lives each and every day. You do not have to have super powers to save someone, you do not have to be in a position or a career where the main goal is to save someone’s life such as a doctor, a policeman or a firefighter. Heroes can be everyday people, such as a teacher; who teaches kids the everyday essentials of life to grow and be a better person, a parent; who guides and raise their children and protect their children, and even a janitor or trash man; people that help keep the environment clean for our safety and…
Shannon L. Alder once said, “Heroes are not made. They are born out of circumstances and rise to the occasion when their spirit can no longer coexist with the hypocrisy injustice to others.” However not everyone can be a hero. Heroes need the courage and strength to persevere through difficult situations. Heroes are selfless and may not always be brawny figures, but average audacious individuals.…