Flags of Our Fathers

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Pete Your point is valid with regards to heroism, but it is still important that events that have a historical importance be represented as factually accur…moreYour point is valid with regards to heroism, but it is still important that events that have a historical importance be represented as factually accurate as possible. The Smithsonian is currently conducting an investigation on behalf of the Marine Corp into the famous image of the replacement flag raising. More information on why this is occurring can be found here....http://dataomaha.com/media/news/2014/...(less)
Michael French yes, definitely suitable for any young person who enjoys history, drama and profiles in courage.
Steve Davis After the book was published, the Marines followed the lead of some amateur historians and concluded that while Jack Bradley helped raise the first fl…moreAfter the book was published, the Marines followed the lead of some amateur historians and concluded that while Jack Bradley helped raise the first flag, it was a different man who was in the famous picture of the second raising. That chapter was added to later editions to acknowledge that fact. People are blurry about a lot of things about their pasts, especially if they didn't consider it consequential at the time. And if enough people tell you something is true, you tend to believe it.(less)

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