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[xtruss]

Joe Rosenthal And The Flag-Raising On Iwo Jima

Read Rosenthal’s own story about his picture of six U.S. Marines raising the American flag on Mount Suribachi — perhaps the best-known Pulitzer Prize-Winning Photograph.

Perhaps no Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph is better known than Joe Rosenthal’s picture of six U.S. Marines raising the American flag on Mount Suribachi on Iwo Jima. It was taken on Friday, Feb. 23, 1945, five days after the Marines landed on the island. The Associated Press, Rosenthal’s employer, transmitted the picture to member newspapers 17½ hours later, and it made the front pages of many Sunday papers.

The photo was the centerpiece of a war-bond poster that helped raise $26 billion in 1945. On July 11, before the war had ended, it appeared on a United States postage stamp. Nine years later it became the model for the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va.

Normally, the Pulitzer Prize Board considers journalism published in the previous calendar year for the prizes. It made an exception for Rosenthal’s picture, awarding it the 1945 prize for Photography a little over two months after it was taken.

F.A. Resch, The AP’s executive newsphoto editor, submitted it, supplemented by others taken by Rosenthal on Iwo Jima, on March 29, 1945. The Photography jury was just finishing its work and apparently did not consider it.

“We felt the material was so outstanding that it merited consideration accordingly,” Resch wrote to a Pulitzer Advisory Board member.

“The endless citations which have been made in connection with the flag-raising picture — in Congress, as the basis for the Seventh War Loan drive, as the basis for numerous statue and memorial suggestions — are unprecedented in the history of news pictures.”

The War-Bond Poster Inspired By Rosenthal's Prize-Winning Photo

Resch pointed out that the AP had transmitted to its members half the 60 pictures Rosenthal made on Iwo Jima. “To the best of my knowledge no newsphotographer on any assignment before or during this war has achieved such results either in terms of so many newsworthy pictures taken under dangerous conditions, or in terms of consistently high technical quality of the product.”

The Pulitzer Advisory Board acknowledged receipt of the photos on April 18 and assured Fesch they would receive consideration.

A short time later, it was announced that the Rosenthal photo had won the prize.

A misunderstanding later led to repeated allegations that the photo had been staged. Sgt. Bill Genaust, who had been with Rosenthal at the time of the flag-raising and made a film of it, was later killed in action. His film proved that Rosenthal had not staged the picture.

Here is Rosenthal’s own story about the picture, which the AP put out on March 7, 1945, less than two weeks after the flag-raising.

‘I hope this was worth the effort’

“See that spot of red on the mountainside?” the bos’n shouted above the noise of our landing craft nearing the shore at the base of Suribachi Yama.

“A group of Marines is climbing up to plant our flag up there. I heard it from the radioman.”

He was plenty excited — and so was I.

The Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia, United States

The fall of this 560-foot fortress in four days of gallant marine fighting was a great thing. A good story and we should have good pictures.

So in I went, back to more of that slogging thru the deep volcanic ash, warily sidestepping the numerous Japanese mines. On past the culverts where the Japanese dead lay among the wreckage of their own gun positions and up the steep, winding, always sandy trail.

Marine Pvt. Bob Campbell, a San Francisco buddy of mine, and Sgt. Bill Janausk of Tacoma, Wash., were with me and carried firearms for protection (which is disallowed to correspondents).

There was an occasional sharp crack of rifle fire close by and the mountainside had a porcupine appearance of bristling all over, what with machine and anti-aircraft guns peering from the dugouts, foxholes and caves. There were few signs of life from these enemy spots, however. Our men were systematically blowing out these places and we had to be on our toes to keep clear of our own demolition squads.

As the trail became steeper, our panting progress slowed to a few yards at a time. I began to wonder and hope that this was worth the effort, when suddenly over the brow of the topmost ridge we could spy men working with the flagpole they had so laboriously brought up about quarters of an hour ahead of us.

I came up and stood by a few minutes until they were ready to swing the flagpole into position.

I crowded back on the inner edge of the volcano’s rim, back as far as I could, in order to include all I could into the scene within the angle covered by my camera lens.

I rolled up a couple of large stones and a Japanese sandbag to raise my short height clear of an intervening obstruction. I followed up this shot with another of a group of cheering Marines and then I tried to find the four men I heard were the actual instigators of the grand adventure. But they had scattered to their units and I finally gave it up and descended the mountain to get the pictures out and on their way to possible publication.

'This picture has done quite a lot to attract attention of people to what those men were doing out there, and they then want to get more of the story what kind of a battle it was, what their courage and tenacity was and the great losses, great sacrifices,' Rosenthal says here.

The way down was quite a bit easier, the path becoming well worn, and men were carrying ammunition, supplies, food and rations necessary for complete occupation of this stronghold.

The Marine history will record Iwo Jima as high as any in their many gallant actions in the Pacific.

I have two very vivid memories: The fury of their D-day assault and the thrill of that lofty flag-raising episode.

It is hard now in the quiet atmosphere of this advance base to find words for it. The Marines at Iwo Jima were magnificent.

#Youtube #WWII #Pulitzer Files | War | Peace #Iwo Jima | Japan 🇯🇵 #Joe Rosenthal #Flag-Raising #United States 🇺🇸 #US Marines #American 🇺🇸 Flag #Mount Suribachi #Pulitzer Prize-Winning Photograph

[erisis]

I’m very nearly out of steam for this very visible Trans Day of Visibility 2021. And I have a lot more photos that maybe I’ll have to share another time. But I’ll wind up the day as I began, with another series of photos of some of the incredible trans humans who came out to lend the voices and their visibility to the National Trans Visibility March in Washington D.C. in 2019. I love you all! Stay strong! Stay visible!!! #tdov #trans #transvisibility #transgender #transdayofvisibility #nationaltransvisibilitymarch #transisbeautiful #transwomen #transmen #nonbinary #activism #visibility #newsphotographer #activists #transequality #blacktranslivesmatter #transyouth #transelders (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNG257BHwGm/?igshid=7wwpsbor9bg2

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[alexanderz-jr]

My work for Xinhua agency

#documentaryphotographer #newsphotographer #Moscow #Russia #Xinhua

[ninijura]

This picture is from a demonstration against outlawing "dangerous" dog breeds in Denmark. I don't want to take sides in this battle, since those dog breeds definitely run a higher risk of being aggressive, but that only happens when they're not trained and kept correctly... What I can definitely say though: if the dogs are lucky enough to get a competent owner, they can be some of the most loving creatures ever! . . . #newsphotographer #newsphotography #photojournalism #photography #photo #photographer #demo #demonstration #dog #dogs #dogstagram #pitbull #hubdelov #hund #hunde #hundefotografie #child #children #animal #Nikon #nikonphotography #animalphotography #doglovers #doglove #doglover https://www.instagram.com/p/CBjLEBGJQGm/?igshid=10znv627h7cdr

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[author-sanjay]

The Unsung Heros

It was the hottest hour of 14 June 2020, when I just came across 2 heartbreaking News. Our nation had lost a very talented and one of the fine actors, Shushant Shigh Rajput. He committed Suicide out of depression. And this News was covered by all the NEWS Channels. Every News channel hosted shows for hours on this topic, newspapers printed pages of the same, Which is not bad. Actor like him deserve this.

But my heart got completely broken when I found that none of the channels even gave a one full minute to the other news. And Newspapers also, Though they mentioned this news , but just gave it a small corner part of the newspaper. After all the TRP was in the hands of the Actor’s death News.

The second News was, our Army lost a brave soldier while fighting against terrorists. But who cares? People posted on Instagram for Actor Sushant Singh Rajput, but none of them thought of the brave soldier. Media’s role should have been to tell people that a real hero has died and they should pray for his soul to rest in peace, But who cares? Because the TRP lies in the news of the person who is a hero in films not in the news of the real hero because of whom we are safe in our country. After all who cares?

And this is not the first time this has happened, this is ot the first time we have forgotten our heros. Do you know When was Bhagat Singh hanged to death? Do you know when did Chandra Singh Azad Died?

Okay let’s not go that back, Can you tell me names of all the ‘PARAM VIR CHAKRA’ awardees? And the answer is No. we might be knowing the all names of the actors who were awarded in the latest film fare, and we might be also knowing which award was given to them, but we don’t know the names of our real Heros. Such a shame.

And the height of shame Is when newspapers write “SOLDIER KILLED” in place of “SOLDIER MARTYRED” in newspapers. Is this the type of respect we give to the people who are living in extreme weather conditions far away from their families just to ensure that we are safe. We enjoy every festival because of them but do we even remember them on those days? Are Republic Day and Independence day only the days to remember them? At the end I will only mention here that at least take out time to at least respect these brave hearts.

                                                       JAI HIND  

#sushant singh rajput #army #soldier #media #news #newsphotographer #newspaper #shame #such a shame

[iannidadog]

The second week of #extinctionrebellion October action . #extinctionrebellionlondon #extinctionrebellion #riot #newsasithappens#iannidimitrov #newsphotographer (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3w_qaGHgnn/?igshid=1of3ucywxars8

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[chuckp06]

Only person on the boardwalk in AC this morning covering the Nor’Easter/Snow Storm. Can’t wait to come back when it’s like 90 degrees! • • • #tvnews #news #newscrew #storyteller #photojournalist #photojournalism #newsphotog #newsphotographer #atlanticcity #boardwalk #nj #njphotographer #teamcoverage #6abcaction #noreaster #snowstorm #snowcoverage #stormcoverage (at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKwjDwmLr7A/?igshid=n5u4yri6r8qc

#tvnews #news #newscrew #storyteller #photojournalist #photojournalism #newsphotog #newsphotographer #atlanticcity #boardwalk #nj #njphotographer #teamcoverage #6abcaction #noreaster #snowstorm #snowcoverage #stormcoverage

[kvnkshv]

📷:©™ 🌇 Sunset In The City©™ 🌆 #sunset #evening #gloomy_side_views #gloomandglow #follow_the_grey_sky #nowherediary #nowheremagazine #ig_onstandby #everybodystreet #shootitwithfilm #allcitiesarebeautiful #theprettycities #afp #associatedpress #newsphotographer #newsphotography #reportagespotlight #kodakshootfilm #onassignment #onlocation https://www.instagram.com/p/CBLi0y1n-8x/?igshid=abj7welwlx79

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[mediamasmedia]

Le pedí permiso para fotografiarle mientras se equipaba. Dijo que no porque el equipo de protección que llevaba no era el que debía llevar. Llegó un compañero y le convenció para que se dejase fotografiar diciéndole que así todo el mundo podría ver en qué condiciones tienen que trabajar. Y accedió. Ojalá todo esto sirva al menos para que la próxima vez no nos pille con el culo al aire. . I asked his permission to take him a photo while he was equipping himself. He said no because the protective gear he was wearing was not what he should be wearing. A colleague came and convinced him to allow me to take the photos, saying that this way everyone could see how they have to work. And agreed. Hopefully all this serves at least so that next time we don't get caught with our ass in the air. . #pandemic #coronavirus #covid19 #covi̇d_19 #stayhome #stayhomewithme #fujifilmxseries #fujifilm #fuji_xseries #esFujifilmX #photojournalist #photojournalism #newsphotographer (en Valencia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-ZX0l2hZML/?igshid=1mbpj3addu7tb

#pandemic #coronavirus #covid19 #covi̇d_19 #stayhome #stayhomewithme #fujifilmxseries #fujifilm #fuji_xseries #esfujifilmx #photojournalist #photojournalism #newsphotographer

[bigcountryjournal]

What a difference a few decades make. My #mug when I came to the Reporter-News in 2000 and my most recent from last year. Like Indiana Jones said, “It’s not the #years, it’s the #mileage.” . . . #time #lifer #JournoLife #photojournalist #photojournalism #newsphotographer #newspapers #texasphotographer (at Abilene, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3FY76flLDH/?igshid=6ikiks0s44jw

#mug #years #mileage #time #lifer #journolife #photojournalist #photojournalism #newsphotographer #newspapers #texasphotographer

[erisis]

Good morning and happy Trans Day of Visibility!!! Here’s a few photos I took at the National Trans Visibility March that took place in Washington D.C. in Fall of 2019. It was an incredible day! And there were so many amazing and inspiring humans! I truly hope that once it is safe to start gathering in big groups again, that the march resumes! I know I’ll be there! #tdov #trans #transvisibility #transgender #transdayofvisibility #nationaltransvisibilitymarch #transisbeautiful #transwomen #transmen #nonbinary #activism #visibility #newsphotographer (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNFHXjFHUqJ/?igshid=z79finovz9c1

#tdov #trans #transvisibility #transgender #transdayofvisibility #nationaltransvisibilitymarch #transisbeautiful #transwomen #transmen #nonbinary #activism #visibility #newsphotographer

[briannasoukup-blog]

Sometimes I don’t write anything on these posts. This is not one of those times.

The first three photos here are from the funeral of a 20-year-old Sebago firefighter and EMT Chance Gallant who died in a shooting accident. The funeral was at the town hall/local gymnasium and it seemed like the entire community was in attendance. My stomach always hits the ground when I find out I’m covering a funeral. It never gets easier. 

The fourth photo in this post is part of a series of stories that the paper is still working on which have really shaken me. In August a federal audit revealed how vulnerable, and basically unprotected, many developmentally disabled patients in Maine are. The two people in the photo, Kim Humphrey and her son Daniel, 28, have had a great experience with Daniel’s group home where he lives in Lewiston, but Kim has heard of stories of abuse within the community and knows that it is prevalent. Daniel is nonverbal and Kim said she constantly worries that something could happen to him and he would have no way of telling her. 

From the first article: 

“State health officials failed to adequately protect developmentally disabled Medicaid patients in Maine, neglecting to investigate 133 deaths and properly report critical incidents including sexual assault, suicidal acts and serious injuries over a 2½-year period, a federal audit report released Thursday said.” 

( http://www.pressherald.com/2017/08/10/federal-audit-finds-maine-failed-to-investigate-deaths-of-developmentally-disabled-patients/ )

( http://www.pressherald.com/2017/08/20/abuse-reports-deaths-fall-through-the-cracks-in-dhhs-system/ )

I just can’t get over how much Maine has failed what could be considered our most vulnerable population. And I keep thinking about all of the adults who are wards of the state, who quite possibly have no family looking out for them and can’t advocate for themselves. I’ll have some more work from these stories next month. 

As for other work this month, we covered the eclipse like every other newspaper in the country, I had my first repeat assignment, the 2017 Beach to Beacon road race, and I got to travel to Northern Maine a couple times for different stories. 

Thanks for looking.

#photography #photojournalism #photojournalists on tumblr #newspaper #newsphotographer #maine #mainelife #mainephotography #documentary

[befrank]

Why should we take a group photo? Someday one of us will come across this picture and it’ll bring back memories and hopefully put a smile on our face. #teamduop #newsphotographers https://www.instagram.com/p/B8wqTGRlHOZ/?igshid=x33b2a2s9u1a

#teamduop #newsphotographers

[captimes]

The Cap Times is thrilled to announce that award-winning photographer Ruthie Hauge - @ruthiehaugephotography has joined our staff. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design - @miadcollege and worked at Sun-Times Media - @chicagosuntimes in the Chicago area for over six years, where she covered a range of stories, including traveling to Haiti to document the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake. Ruthie has also been running her own photography business since 2005. Please join us in welcoming her! . . Photo by @nikkihansenphoto #newhire #captimes #thecaptimes #ruthiehaugephotography #madisondotcom #captimesnews #madisonwisconsin #madisonwi #madisonwiphotographer #danecounty #photojournalist #photojournalism #visualjournalist #staffphotographer #newsphotography #newsphotographer #newsphotog #newspaperphotographer #digitalmedia #visualjournalism #multimediajournalist #multimediajournalism #digitalnews #visualstorytelling #documentaryphotography #documentaryphotographer #bigannouncement #bignews #newjob #hired https://ift.tt/33tG1QK

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[engineeringaz]

В Китае, в городе Юйчэн торнадо снес надувной аттракцион с посетителями. Пострадали 18 детей и двое взрослых. . . . #newsmedia #newstudygram #newsphotographer #newsabruzzo #newsheriffintown #newskate #newsensation #NewSpeed #newsarecoming #newshanghai #newsaddle #newstrength #news2020 #newsteam #newsoftheworld #newscrubs #newshot #newscooter #newshoeday #newsouthwhales #newstv #newscientist #newstars #newschoolrap #newsreport #newsem #новости #москва #новостидня #новость . . ------------- Follow my @engineering_az 🚨I don’t own the clips in the video so all the rights the owner🚨 ———————— All rights and credits reserved to the respective owner(s). If you are the copyright owner of this video and would not like to have this content featured on this channel, direct message us to have us remove it. https://www.instagram.com/p/CAKNdlcg6H4/?igshid=dxqdnlp27o6j

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[chuckp06]

It only lasted for a few minutes but the pink sky during “magic hour” this morning was amazing! • • #pink #pinksky #pinksunrise #6abcaction #tvnews #newscrew #liveshot #morning #morningsunrise #magichour #newsphotog #newsphotographer #sunrisephoto #chasingsunrise #whataview #sunrise #skycolors #upearly #riseandgrind #instagrammers #gramslayers #illgrammers #thecreative #justgoshoot #cool_capture #color #sonya7iii #ig_color #netde #wilmingtondelaware (at Talleyville, Delaware) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAZ-76fD6I9/?igshid=trxxlvguxj6z

#pink #pinksky #pinksunrise #6abcaction #tvnews #newscrew #liveshot #morning #morningsunrise #magichour #newsphotog #newsphotographer #sunrisephoto #chasingsunrise #whataview #sunrise #skycolors #upearly #riseandgrind #instagrammers #gramslayers #illgrammers #thecreative #justgoshoot #cool_capture #color #sonya7iii #ig_color #netde #wilmingtondelaware