Artist
Joe Rosenthal(American, 1911–2006)American, 1911–2006
Publisherfor the
Associated Press Ltd.(American, founded 1848)American, founded 1848
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Over the Top — American Troops Move onto the Beach at Iwo Jima
- Fourth Marines Hit Iwo Jima Beach
DateFebruary 19, 1945
PlaceJapan
MediumGelatin silver print
DimensionsImage: 10 13/16 × 15 15/16 in. (27.5 × 40.5 cm)
Sheet: 12 1/8 × 16 15/16 in. (30.8 × 43 cm)
Sheet: 12 1/8 × 16 15/16 in. (30.8 × 43 cm)
Credit LineGift of Will Michels in honor of Richard S. and Dodie Otey Jackson
Object number2009.1642
Not on view
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Department
PhotographySpecial Collections
Object Type
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Printed in the image above lower margin: "FX-Feb.22 FOURTH MARINES HIT IWO JIMA BEACH --FOURTH MARINES DASH FROM LANDING CRAFT, DRAGGING EQUIPMENT, WHILE / OTHERS "SO OVER THE TOP" OF SAND DUNE AS THEY HIT THE BEACH OF IWO JIMA, VOLCANO ISLANDS, FEB.19. SMOKE OF / ARTILLERY OR MORTAR FIRE IN BACKGROUND. PHOTO BY AP PHOTOGRAPHER JOE ROSENTHAL ON ASSIGNMENT WITH WARTIME STILL PICTURE POOL. ... 1945"
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