[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 33 (Thursday, March 17, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E510-E511]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     CPL. CHARLES W. LINDBERG AND THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF IWO JIMA

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                          HON. MARK R. KENNEDY

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 17, 2005

  Mr. KENNEDY of Minnesota. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate 
the 60th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima and pay tribute to a 
fellow Minnesotan and true America hero, Cpl. Charles W. Lindberg. In a 
manner that is so characteristic of our veterans, Cpl. Lindberg put his 
life in harm's way so that future generations may live in a world free 
of the oppressive forces of tyranny. On the morning of the fifth day of 
this historic battle, six courageous young Marines--Jim Michels, Hank 
Hansen, Louis Charlo, Boots Thomas, Harold Schrier, and Charles 
Lindberg--were able to climb atop the slopes of Mt. Suribachi on Iwo 
Jima, in the thick of intense enemy fire and destroy a Japanese 
outpost, marking the first plot of native Japanese soil captured by the 
Americans during World War II. It was here that these five brave 
soldiers planted the first

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American flag on Iwo Jima. Later, this scene was recreated by the 
rising of a second American flag on Iwo Jima, forever to be remembered 
in our nation's history by Joe Rosenthal's Pulitzer Prize winning 
photograph and the famous statue in Arlington National Cemetery. 
Unfortunately, Cpl. Lindberg is the sole remaining survivor of this 
fearless group of initial Marines. However, as is the case with so many 
of our veterans, Cpl. Lindberg's dedication to our country did not end 
after the completion of his military service. Through his involvement 
in efforts to improve our country and the lives of soldiers, Cpl. 
Lindberg has and continues to be devoted to veterans, veterans' 
organizations, and his community. With much admiration, I salute this 
American patriot for his valiant spirit and actions on and off the 
battlefield.

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