Flags of Our Fathers
Friday, October 20, 2006
History has portrayed James Bradley’s father--one of the six flag raisers at Iwo Jima--as a hero. But according to Mr. Bradley, the true story is much more complicated. He tells us about researching his father’s WWII experiences for Flags of Our Fathers--the book behind Clint Eastwood's new film.
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