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Iconic Photo Project

Published on Nov 19, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

JOE ROSENTHAL

IWA JIMA

  • After the battle of Iwo Jima, a flag was placed and taken down, replaced with the flag in the picture
  • The original flag, being too small, was removed just as Rosenthal reached the scene
  • Parr of the ongoing story of World War II with an American victory
  • Americans would view this as a symbol of hope, with American soldiers planting the flag showing victory
  • This picture earned Rosenthal the Pulitzer Prize, following authentication of the supposed "staged" picture

LOGOS AND PATHOS

  • You can observe that Americans celebrated a victory at Iwo jima
  • Connects with emotions through feelings of hope and patriotism

VIEWERS

  • This photo lets Americans see hope in the potential victory in the war
  • The raising flag represents the hope that citizens can see for our country