CNN The Flag September 5, 2013 05:14:00
Of iwo jima. and general howell looked up a and said not big enough. in true marine corps fashion he ordered them to raise another flag that would be more visible. the second flag raising that joe rosenthal took the famous photograph of. it was not planned. it was not staged. it was guys doing their job and happy to be doing it. it was a lucky shot but what a great shot and what a great piece of art. >> single photograph told a story. born of battle, it fired the imagination of all america. for it expressed the unity, drive and determination of the people. a symbol of american courage. >> befo...