Among the men who fought on Iwo Jima, uncommon valor was a common virtue.

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"The battle of Iwo Island [Jima] has been won. The United States Marines, by their individual and collective courage, have conquered a base which is as necessary to us in our continuing forward movement toward final victory as it was vital to the enemy in staving off ultimate defeat.... Among the Americans who served on Iwo Island, uncommon valor was a common virtue."

- Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz

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""The battle of Iwo Island [Jima] has been won. The United States Marines, by their individual and collective courage, have conquered a base which is as necessary to us in our continuing forward movement toward final victory as it was vital to the enemy in staving off ultimate defeat.... Among the Americans who served on Iwo Island, uncommon valor was a common virtue.""

- Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz

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"If your dreams don’t scare you, they’re not big enough."

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"Courage, dear heart."

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