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National Veterans Foundation Releases Iwo Jima Battle Documentary for 65th Anniversary of Flag Raising

Posted by admin on Feb 22, 2010

Tuesday, February 23rd will be the 65th Anniversary of the raising of the American flag at the Battle of Iwo Jima. In honor of World War II Veterans and this important date, the National Veterans Foundation (NVF) announces the release of Semper Fi, an historical tribute to the courage, valor, and sacrifice of the U.S. heroes who turned the tide of World War II, and paved the way to victory.

This 20-minute mini documentary uses original battlefield footage shot by the U.S. Military to tell the story of the Iwo Jima battle, during which Marines sustained their heaviest casualties of the war.

The video can be seen in its entirety at www.iwojima65.org.

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