A period reproduction of Joe Rosenthal's Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph 'Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima,' taken February 23, 1945. Widely distributed during and after the war, this image became an enduring symbol of American sacrifice and victory in the Pacific. Its presence in this veteran's photo album reflects the deep patriotic resonance the photograph held for servicemen of the era, even those who served far from Iwo Jima itself. Project: 218239