Ira Hayes and the Flag Raisers of Iwo Jima (Part One)
From Byte Sized Biographies… by Philip D. Gibbons
January 23, 2026 · 38 min
About this episode
The episode explores the story of the Marines who raised the American flag over Iwo Jima and the impact of the iconic photo on their lives.
The incredible story of the Marines who raised the American flag over Iwo Jima and the iconic photo that changed their lives forever. Ira Hayes Rene Gagnon Joe Rosenthal on Suribachi Bill Genaust, left, on Iwo Jima Wreckage on Iwo Jima, Suribachi in the background First flag raising Second flag raising The Gung Ho photo
Topics covered
- history
- military
- photography
- culture
- society
Keywords
- Iwo Jima
- American flag
- Marines
- iconic photo
- Ira Hayes
- Rene Gagnon
- Joe Rosenthal
- Bill Genaust
- Suribachi
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Iwo Jima, Suribachi, Iwo Jima
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