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Media Alert - Iwo Jima

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MEDIA ALERT

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THE NATIONAL D-DAY MUSEUM REMEMBERS IWO JIMA,

ONE OF THE BLOODIEST WWII BATTLES IN MARINE CORPS HISTORY

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WHAT: On the 60th anniversary of the famous photograph of the flagraising over Iwo Jima, The National D-Day Museum presents a special commemoration of the Battle for Iwo Jima, a pivotal event in the World War II Pacific campaign.

Iwo Jima is known as one of the bloodiest battles in Marine Corps history. The National D-Day Museum will remember this valiant effort of those who fought to secure freedom and liberty with a special exhibit and dedicated lecture on this historical time during WWII American veterans will be present to offer firsthand accounts of the famous battle and the Museum will provide Iwo Jima fact sheets and gallery guides to our permanent exhibits, which include an oral history booth of firsthand accounts of the famous photograph of the flagraising over Mt. Suribachi. The National D-Day Museum reminds the public to raise America's flag with pride to honor those who sacrificed in WWII and those who serve in our Armed Forces today. On this anniversary, the Museum will provide each visitor with a commemorative American flag.

WHEN: Wed., Feb. 23, 2005

WHERE: Louisiana Memorial Pavilion, The National D-Day Museum

WHO: Sam Wegner, VP of Operations National D-Day Museum; Martin K. A. Morgan, National Research Historian; WWII Veterans and the General Public

Wed., Feb. 23, 12 – 1pm
Relive the battle for Iwo Jima with Research Historian Martin K. A. Morgan as he provides informative lectures on how approximately 70,000 U. S. and 22,000 Japanese troops began a month-long battle for an uninhabitable island, 2 miles wide by 4 miles long.

The National D-Day Museum is a museum of the World War II years celebrating the American Spirit, the teamwork, optimism, courage and sacrifice of the men and women who won World War II and promotes the exploration and expression of these values by future generations.

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CONTACT: Hallema S. Clyburn 504.558.1785; Hallema@theehrhardtgroup.com

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