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Encore Booknotes: James Bradley, "Flags of Our Fathers"

James Bradley

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In "Flags of Our Fathers" James Bradley chronicles the World War II battle of Iwo Jima- one of the most well-known in America military history. In this interview from 2000 the author discusses the lives and legacies of the six men who raised the flag at Iwo Jima. James Bradley is the son of one of the flagraisers, John "Doc" Bradley and interviewed many of the other flag raisers' family members.

About the Authors

James Bradley

James Bradley

James Bradley is the author of Flags of our Fathers and Flyboys.  He is the president of the James Bradley Peace Foundation that sends American high school students to study in China and Japan. 

 


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  • Saturday, February 19th at 6pm (ET)
  • Sunday, October 22nd at 4pm (ET)
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