Raising the Flag: How a Photograph Gave a Nation Hope in Wartime (Captured History) - Softcover

Burgan, Michael

3.84

38 ratings by Goodreads

9780756544492: Raising the Flag: How a Photograph Gave a Nation Hope in Wartime (Captured History)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0756544491 ISBN 13: 9780756544492

Publisher: Compass Point Books, 2011

View all copies of this ISBN edition:

By February 1945 the United States had been fighting World War II for more than three years. Soldiers were worn down from battle, and civilians were drained by sacrifice. But a photograph of Marines raising an American flag on Japanese soil gave a wearied nation a renewed sense of pride and hope. This powerful image of strength and determination became the most famous image of the war. It not only captured a moment of victory against a strong foe. It also represented the effort every member of the armed forces had made and offered Americans the promise of victory and an end to conflict.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

About the Author:

Michael Burgan has written numerous books for children and young adults during his nearly 20 years as a freelance writer. Many of his books have focused on U.S. history, geography, and the lives of world leaders. Michael has won several awards for his writing, and his graphic novel version of the classic tale Frankenstein (Stone Arch Books) was a Junior Library Guild selection. Michael graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor’s degree in history. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his cat, Callie.

Review:

Occasionally, a single photograph becomes the emblematic image that defines an era, and this quality series tells the stories of four of those iconic pictures. Each book places its subject photo in historical context, profiles the photographer, describes --School Library Journal

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.