In this famous World War II photo from 1945, soldiers raise the flag over Iwo Jima, signaling a key victory for the United States. Read More

23 Feb 1945, Iwo Jima, Tokyo, Japan — Members of the United States Marine Corps raise the American flag on Mount Suribachi on February 23, 1945 after the Battle of Iwo Jima, one of the most costly battles of the Pacific campaign during World War II. More than 6,000 United States Marines fell during the capture of the island. — Image by © CORBIS