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

Untitled Slide

• Http:://www.history.mil/Rosenthal-iwojima/World_War_II.htm
• http://www.history.navy.mil/library/online/battleiwojima.htm