Flags of Our Fathers

how many guys raised the flag?

who died of the flag raising

and do you consider them leaders

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Of the six men depicted in the picture, three (Franklin Sousley, Harlon Block, and Michael Strank) were killed during the battle; the three survivors (John Bradley, Rene Gagnon, and Ira Hayes) became celebrities upon their identification in the photo. I suppose "hero" depends on your point of view about WW2. They certainly gave their lives for their country.

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