Before his role in True Grit, John Wayne had been recognized by the Oscars for The Sands of Iwo Jima. All Kings Men also won Best Picture, beginning its long-lasting legacy because of its impact ...

Bruce Dern struggled to find acting jobs after co-starring opposite John Wayne in The Cowboys ... You know, he got shot in Sands of Iwo Jima. I think he got killed by some sniper.

He fought in only one battle as a Marine, but it was a big one: the epic struggle for Iwo Jima. Tunnyhill didn’t die there, but he did shed blood. An exploding hand grenade left him with a ...

The Iowa Gold Star Military Museum will host programming on Saturday 15 February 2025 beginning at 10:00 AM for the 80th Anniversary of the battle for Iwo Jima and its impact on the ultimate victory ...

John Wayne's love of Ireland was reaffirmed during his filming of the iconic film "The Quiet Man" when he and his family spent six weeks on location in Cong, Co Mayo filming the timeless classic.

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – A ceremony to observe the 80th anniversary of the flag-raising on Iwo Jima will be held at 11 a.m. Feb. 22 at the Sgt. Michael Strank Memorial Park in Franklin Borough.

The Iowa Goldstar Museum at Camp Dodge in Johnston is hosting an event Saturday to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima. Goldstar curator Mike Vogt says a presentation at 10:30 a ...

To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the war, the museum will add “The Battle of Iwo Jima” to its existing exhibit on Feb. 19. The Battle of Iwo Jima was fought from Feb.