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House of Representatives
Session of 2015 - 2016 Regular Session

MEMORANDUM

Posted: December 3, 2014 10:39 AM
From: Representative Mark M. Gillen
To: All House members
Subject: Resolution Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima
 
I plan to introduce a resolution which commemorates February 19, 2015 as the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima. This campaign began February 19, 1945 and ended 36 days later.

By capturing Iwo Jima, the distance of B-29 raids could be cut in half and escort fighters could protect the bombers.

During this battle, the United States Armed Forces suffered the loss of 6,821 troops. More than 19,000 were wounded or captured.

Many of you will be familiar with the historic photograph Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima. This photograph was taken during the Battle of Iwo Jima on February 23, 1945. It depicts five United States Marines and a United States Navy corpsman raising a United States flag atop Mount Suribachi.

Please join me in honoring those who were a part of this courageous campaign.


Introduced as HR27