Introduction
Analyze the Photograph
Compare the two events pictured below. When and where was each of these photos taken? They were taken decades apart, so how are they similar? Type your response on the 8.02 Notes Outline.
This picture was taken on September 11, 2001 at Ground Zero. © 2001 The Record, Bergen County, NJ.
This picture was taken after the U.S. victory at the battle of Iwo Jima. Marines Raising American Flag on Iwo Jima Corbis | Public domain
Members of the United States Marine Corps raised 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. Despite the losses, this picture of the "raising of the flag" became a symbol of hope, perseverance, and patriotism.
Preview the Lesson
While the Allied forces were fighting Germany and Italy in Europe, a very different war was being waged in the Pacific against the Axis power of Japan. The Pacific war was primarily naval, conducted mostly by American forces, and was much more brutal than the fighting in Europe. Although Allied forces focused their attention on Hitler first, the U.S. continuously pursued the Japanese aggressors throughout the course of the war.
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