When the public first demanded a stamp commemorating
the Flag Raising picture, the US Post Office initially rejected the idea
out of hand. "No living person(s) can appear on a US stamp," they replied.
But the public demand was so great that Congress pushed for the stamp.
It was issued just five months after the Flag-Raising. On the day of issue,
people stood patiently in lines stretching for city blocks on a sweltering
July day in 1945 for a chance to buy the beloved stamp. For many years, this was the biggest selling stamp in the history of the US Post Office. (Over 137 million sold.)
My son wants a 10x12 picture of the Iwa Jima flag raising for his birthday. Any idea where I can buy a good picture, framed or unframed. I bought one on the internet but it is fuzzy.
If you have any stamps left, I would love to have them. My grandfather served and WWII items and such me so much to me especially since he passed away last year.
My dad just found three of them he had saved from an envelope sent to him, therefore they are cancelled (used). If you would like to have them, send me email and I would be happy to put them in the mail for you (really! :) ). Thank you for your service!
Thank you for your service.My father faught in WWII as a navy pilot.
I am currently going through his old stamp collection.If I should find one e-mail me an address its yours.
thank you for your service sir. my father served mainly on Guam from 1943-45 with the Navy getting our planes back in the fight. your point is plain spoken and thoughtful. we suffered more then twice the casualties taking Iwo as on 9/11 and yet our govt gave the island right back to the enemy. sad but it always turns out that the honest man fights the war and the politician makes the peace. should go the other way 'round for a change. God Bless.
I sure would like to have one of the stamps.I was there in Iwo Jima 1946-1947 as a 1st Sgt.in our company. I have been in a lot of the caves and tunnels. The biggest cave there is the Jap Gen.'s cave. It goes down 76 feet and has five levells. Most all of the caves had dead Japs in them with some meat on them but it was hard and dry. We lost 6820 good men taking the island, I still don't know why we gave it back to the Japs???????
S/Sgt. GW Rosson
It's great to be reminded of what has happened in our history of the good ole USA. Not enough people think about it and there our too many here that don't care. We need to keep it alive and well. More pictures and more stories of how we came to be. Blood,guts, and guns, GOD BLESS AMERICA and TO ALL THE HERO'S WHO DIED AND THE ONES STILL SERVER TO PROTECT HER. They are truly heros
Dear Herb (Karner), Thank you for serving at Iwo Jima & to the other vets serving in WWII. You & others answered the call in your youth. And, for that I am humbly grateful! Herb, you continue to amaze me for all that you continue to do at age 95. Thank you for all your tireless efforts to keep the KARNER family connected with the family newsletters, reunion,ect. Love & God's blessings to YOU, Marlene
I agree with an earlier post. God Bless all the men and women who fought in WWII to protect our freedom. And may God continue to bless all our service men and women that serve our country today. And may their families be blessed as well.
Hey im aiyana im from sacaton az and i'm doing a report on ira hayes right now any way you guys can help me about some facts about him if you do have any leave them at my email at aiyanabears@gmail.com!!!:-)>Thanks
I remember this picture at 10 yrs old,a great victory,congratulations.I think we owe all the people who fought the WWII our appreciaton of life,'cause thank to you we are free!. GOD BLESS ALL.
My email is wnkelly@earthlink.net
Proof dies vary in size and condition. I am interested in purchasing. Please email me and we can discuss.
Does any one know how much I can sell the die that was discarded to make the stamp?
My son wants a 10x12 picture of the Iwa Jima flag raising for his birthday. Any idea where I can buy a good picture, framed or unframed. I bought one on the internet but it is fuzzy.
I am proud to be an American.
I have a full sheet(50 stamps) of the 1945 issue. Make an offer.
Iwo Jima Vet (Milleriwopearl@gmail.com)
If you have any stamps left, I would love to have them. My grandfather served and WWII items and such me so much to me especially since he passed away last year.
Sorry; didn't realize my email address wouldn't show. Here it is: sueellenj482@gmail.com
My dad just found three of them he had saved from an envelope sent to him, therefore they are cancelled (used). If you would like to have them, send me email and I would be happy to put them in the mail for you (really! :) ). Thank you for your service!
Thank you for your service.My father faught in WWII as a navy pilot.
I am currently going through his old stamp collection.If I should find one e-mail me an address its yours.
thank you for your service sir. my father served mainly on Guam from 1943-45 with the Navy getting our planes back in the fight. your point is plain spoken and thoughtful. we suffered more then twice the casualties taking Iwo as on 9/11 and yet our govt gave the island right back to the enemy. sad but it always turns out that the honest man fights the war and the politician makes the peace. should go the other way 'round for a change. God Bless.
Great web site. I'm loving it! Keep it going.
Jerry Brooker
I sure would like to have one of the stamps.I was there in Iwo Jima 1946-1947 as a 1st Sgt.in our company. I have been in a lot of the caves and tunnels. The biggest cave there is the Jap Gen.'s cave. It goes down 76 feet and has five levells. Most all of the caves had dead Japs in them with some meat on them but it was hard and dry. We lost 6820 good men taking the island, I still don't know why we gave it back to the Japs???????
S/Sgt. GW Rosson
i like your comment
Great post cheers, sending this to my friends asap.
We have several stamps of IWO Jima mint condition .Two blockes one of 9 and one of 4 .Both have Numbers .Are you interested in buying them ?
SSgt,
I have an original sheet, almost mint condition, of these stamps for sale if interested.
Semper Fi,
Michael Voto
Life Member, Marine Corps League
Where can you buy this stamp now? Thanks
S/Sgt. GW Rosson
HI!!!!!!!
It's great to be reminded of what has happened in our history of the good ole USA. Not enough people think about it and there our too many here that don't care. We need to keep it alive and well. More pictures and more stories of how we came to be. Blood,guts, and guns, GOD BLESS AMERICA and TO ALL THE HERO'S WHO DIED AND THE ONES STILL SERVER TO PROTECT HER. They are truly heros
GOD, guns, and guts made this country GREAT !!!! Lets keep ALL 3.
Very nicely done and much appreciated
Dear Herb (Karner), Thank you for serving at Iwo Jima & to the other vets serving in WWII. You & others answered the call in your youth. And, for that I am humbly grateful! Herb, you continue to amaze me for all that you continue to do at age 95. Thank you for all your tireless efforts to keep the KARNER family connected with the family newsletters, reunion,ect. Love & God's blessings to YOU, Marlene
I agree with an earlier post. God Bless all the men and women who fought in WWII to protect our freedom. And may God continue to bless all our service men and women that serve our country today. And may their families be blessed as well.
Semper Fi! Brothers we wouldnt be where we are today without this having to happen. so ooh- rah marines!
Hey im aiyana im from sacaton az and i'm doing a report on ira hayes right now any way you guys can help me about some facts about him if you do have any leave them at my email at aiyanabears@gmail.com!!!:-)>Thanks
God Bless All The People Who Fought In WWII
I remember this picture at 10 yrs old,a great victory,congratulations.I think we owe all the people who fought the WWII our appreciaton of life,'cause thank to you we are free!. GOD BLESS ALL.
i juist love these pictures very nice.!.!.!.