In the bloodiest battle in Marine Corps history, 27 Marines and sailors were awarded the Medal of Honor for action on Iwo Jima. No other campaign surpassed that number.
Keeping the memory alive of those who fought for our freedoms today.
A look into how one piece of paper could have altered so much—and why confronting uncomfortable historical truths is necessary.
Photo: Entrance to Dr. Alexandra Richie's home near Warsaw
For years, Jeff Taddeo kept a grocery bag filled with his grandfather’s WWII letters on a shelf in his home. With help from The National WWII Museum, he is preserving and sharing this treasured family history, and hopes others can benefit from his experience.
