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February 24, 1945

THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, February 24, 1945 

* Battle of Iwo Jima
* Mount Suribachi summit reached
* United States Flag planting


The front page has a banner headline: "Iwo: Another 'Impregnable' Fortress Breached" with text near the beginning: "The triumphant raising of the American flag by the 28th Marine Regiment on the summit of Mount Suribachi meant the turning point in the Iwo Jima Battle" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with more on World War II. Complete in 12 pages, good condition.

Category: World War II