February 23, 1945, Joe Rosenthal took a photo of 5 U.S. Marines and a Navy sailor working together to raise the American flag on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima.
During World War II, America was at war with japan. While fighting on one of their pacific islands, troops were told to raise an American flag on the top of Mount Suribachi, which they just gain on the island. A few hours later the flag was said to be too small to see from the base. The troops were told to raise a second flag that was so big that everyone of the island could see it. In the moment of switching flags and raising the pole, photographer Joe Rosenthal caught the photo that would give hope to a nation
This photo symbolizes the hope that we could win this war against japan and other countries. It showed the hope of our nation and our persistence to fight.
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It not only symbolizes and represents our over taking of Mount Suribachi, it was a symbol of our war in the pacific.
Symbols hold important meanings in society. The Statue of Liberty stands as a symbol of freedom and hope for immigrants. The American flags, likewise, stands as a symbol of hope in wartime. Symbols can influence people to act, inspire courage, and show passion. The symbol of the berlin wall stands as a representation of oppression and separation between people – the physical symbol of the war. These symbols represent the views of society, influence movement (like the tearing down of the berlin wall), and symbolize human emotions.
The photo on Iwo Jima symbols hope of the end of war with japan, and America coming back with victory of peace. The image incorporates the message of survival and determination to keep