U.S. Marines of the 28th Regiment, 5th Division, raise the American flag atop Mt. Suribachi, Iwo Jima, on Feb. 23, 1945. Strategically located only 660 miles from Tokyo, the Pacific island became the site of one of the bloodiest, most famous battles of World War II against Japan. (AP Photo/Joe Rosenthal)
AP Wirephotos 90th anniversary – the 1940s
In the 1940s, the AP Wirephoto became an essential tool for chronicling the decade's seismic global events. As the world grappled with the upheavals of World War II, AP photographers captured indelible images that brought the realities of war – both on the frontlines and the home front – into sharp focus. Iconic photos, such as the raising of the flag on Iwo Jima, immortalized moments of courage, sacrifice, and resilience, defining the collective memory of the era.
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