Joe Rosenthal
American photographer (1911–2006) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Joseph John Rosenthal (October 9, 1911 – August 20, 2006) was an American photographer who received the Pulitzer Prize for his iconic World War II photograph Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima, taken during the 1945 Battle of Iwo Jima.[1] His picture became one of the best-known photographs of the war, and was replicated as the United States Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia.
For the Canadian sculptor and political figure, see Joe Rosenthal (sculptor). For the British war camera operator, see Joseph Rosenthal (camera operator). For the Hebrew writer, see Yosef Rosenthal. For the German rabbi, see Joseph von Maier.
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Born | Joseph John Rosenthal (1911-10-09)October 9, 1911 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Died | August 20, 2006(2006-08-20) (aged 94) Novato, California, U.S. |
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Known for | Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima photograph |
Awards | Pulitzer Prize Navy Distinguished Public Service Award |
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