Boston commemorates 80th anniversary of Battle of Iwo Jima

Iwo Jima Day services surprised by appearance of 99-year-old battle survivor
The 36-day long battle for control of a heavily fortified pacific island, fought from the 19th of February through the 26th of March, 1945, has become such a significant part of Marine Corps lore
Boston commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima
The Marine Corps League held their 25th annual Iwo Jima Day Event in the Massachusetts State House to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the famed Pacific theater battle, with one of the last living Iwo Jima veterans in attendance.
Remembering the Battle of Iwo Jima on 80th anniversary
A statue stood tall and silent above the city of Fall River on the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima. ABC6 stopped by Marine Corps League Detachment #1285 in Somerset on Wednesday to learn more about the monument,
The Battle of Iwo Jima began 80 years ago. Listen to recordings from the frontlines
The Library of Congress preserved recordings from Marine Corp combat correspondents at Iwo Jima that included interviews with soldiers, music and the sounds of war.
Battle of Iwo Jima to be honored in Fredericksburg
A three-day long event will commemorate those who served in the battle between U.S. and Japanese troops.
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This Marine endured five amphibious assaults — and survived Iwo Jima
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Column: 1945: Marines landed on Iwo Jima, famously raised the flag
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Former Marine Daniel Penny honored for actions on New York subway: 'Service and sacrifice'
Daniel Penny and two of his attorneys received awards from the Marine Corps League following his manslaughter trial acquittal last year.