Franklin's Michael Strank remembered in U.S., Slovakia on 80th anniversary of Iwo Jima flag-raising
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – Marine Corps Sgt. Michael Strank is a revered historic figure and military hero in both the United States and the Slovak Republic. He was born Mychal Strenk on Nov. 10, 1919, in the village of Jarabina,
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
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.
'Our town and our country': WWII Marine Michael Strank remembered on anniversary of flag raising at Iwo Jima
For Franklin Borough, the fact that one of the community's own was among the six Marines raising the American Flag in Iwo Jima during World War II is a source of pride. On Feb. 23, 1945, in Iwo Jima,
Ceremony for 80th anniversary of Iwo Jima flag-raising honors local veteran
Dozens gathered in Franklin Borough Saturday to honor the 80th anniversary of the flag-raising on Iwo Jima.The Conemaugh Valley Marine Corps Detachment held a ceremony at the Sgt. Michael Strank Memorial Park in Johnstown.
Michael Strank remembered in U.S., Slovakia on 80th anniversary of Iwo Jima flag-raising
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. — Marine Corps Sgt. Michael Strank is a revered historic figure and military hero in both the United States and the Slovak Republic.
Strank remembered in U.S., Slovakia on 80th anniversary of Iwo Jima flag-raising
Marine Corps Sgt. Michael Strank is a revered historic figure and military hero in both the United States and the Slovak Republic.
Look Back: 80th anniversary of the American flag raising on Iwo Jima
The front page of the Record on Feb. 26, 1945, published what is the most patriotic picture in American history: the raising of the American flag on Mount Suribachi on the island of Iwo Jima during World War II.
Coloradan shares memories of battle in Iwo Jima, 80 years after US Marines raised the flag
At 100 years old, Dick Jessor remembers the moments when he and his fellow Marines landed on Iwo Jima and the hope he felt days later seeing Old Glory raised high.
On Feb. 23, 1945, Marines and Navy corpsmen staked symbolic claim to victory in one phase of WWII battle
On Feb. 23, 1945, during World War II, U.S. Marines on Iwo Jima captured Mount Suribachi, where they raised two American ...
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'Our town and our country': Marine Michael Strank remembered on anniversary of WWII flag-raising at Iwo Jima
For Franklin Borough, the fact that one of the community's own was among the six Marines who raised the American flag on Iwo ...