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In 1945, her grandfather stormed the black sand beaches of Iwo Jima. 80 years later, she’s retracing his footsteps
Marty Connor was 18 years old when he fought all 36 days during the Battle of Iwo Jima in 1945. But perhaps his greatest legacy would be what happened after the war. 80 years after Iwo Jima, his ...
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In 1945, her grandfather stormed the black sand beaches of Iwo Jima. 80 years later, she’s retracing his footsteps
Iwo Jima (which means “sulfur island” in Japanese) was the site of one of World War II’s most important — and bloody — battles. In 1970, Connor returned to the island alongside his wife ...
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Groesbeck teen escorts, honors WWII Marines at Iwo Jima
A Groesbeck teenager was among twelve Young Marines from across the country who traveled to Guam and Iwo Jima to honor the ...
Bristol honors 100-year-old Iwo Jima veteran
A 100-year-old World War II veteran was welcomed back home in Bristol on Tuesday night after making a trip to Japan. Joe ...
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Hawaii-based Marine carries on his great-grandfather’s Iwo Jima legacy
One of 27 Marines awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II, Justice left a ... of a leisurely stroll up the mountain,” he said.
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Japan emperor visits World War II battleground Iwo Jima
Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako on Monday made a rare visit to the tiny Pacific island of Iwo Jima to mark the ...
DOD, Army websites scrub articles on Navajo Code Talkers. Here's how that may change
The Department of Defense and U.S. Army scrubbed articles on the Navajo Code Talkers and their contribution to America's victories during World War II, removing the information from websites as part ...