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Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Flags of Our Fathers

1. "Flags of Our Fathers"
2. James Bradley 
3.  The author's main topic is about the history of the flag raising at Iwo Jima. His father John Bradley was a medical soldier who one of the five who raised the flag in February of 1945. The author finds journals of his father and pictures. He investigates them, then goes to Iwo Jima with his family to see it now. 


  • tantalizing-having or exhibiting something that provokes or arousesexpectation, interest, or desire, especially that which remains unobtainable or beyond one's reach
  • invigorating-to give vigor to; fill with life and energy; energize.
  • valor-boldness or determination in facing great danger, especially inbattle; heroic courage; bravery
  • clamped-to fasten with or fix in
  • enlist-to enroll, usually voluntarily, for military service

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