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Iwo Jima 76th Anniversary Virtual Reunion Started Saturday

A Wreath Laying Was Held At Memorial

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February 19, 1945 - the day the Marines landed on the beaches of Iwo Jima and the battle has begun. All of these men were so brave and we owe our Freedom to them.

To commemorate the 76th anniversary of the first day of the battles at the Iwo Jima Memorial in Newington, CT a wreath laying event was held:

Click Here For Videos Of The Ceremony!
More events will be coming up so follow: The Iwo Jima 76th Anniversary Virtual Reunion's link.

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