Washington DC USA-1969: Soldiers Raising American Flag at Iwo Jima Memorial

Year1969
Decade1960s
LocationUnited States
Duration5s
Price$149 USD

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Soldiers Raising American Flag at Iwo Jima Memorial — Clip Details

WASHINGTON DC USA-1969: Vintage 8mm home movie footage captures a dramatic low-angle view of the iconic Iwo Jima Memorial, silhouetted against a purple-tinged sky. Soldiers in military helmets and uniforms are seen struggling to raise the American flag on a tall pole, their forms darkened by backlighting. The grainy, nostalgic film quality and subtle camera movement emphasize the monument's powerful symbolism of perseverance and bravery. This historic archival clip, shot in 1969, offers a poignant, retro perspective on American patriotism and military honor.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free Direct from Stockfilm
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 5s
Price: $149 USD
Clip ID: 120815504

Rights & Clearance

Editorial use is the safest path. For commercial use, a clearance review is recommended for the flags below.

People visible: Yes
Minors visible: No
Logos / trademarks: Yes
Audible music: No

Flags come from automated catalog metadata, not a legal opinion. The source is an original 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie reel. For high-stakes commercial use, request a full rights review.

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel record not linked for this clip
Date: 1969 Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Date evidence: Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Location: United States Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Location evidence: Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Licensing route: Direct license available from Stockfilm

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Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit: This 1969 8mm clip helps documentary and educational editors illustrate visitor-shot views of the Iwo Jima Memorial in Washington, DC, with emphasis on American military remembrance and patriotic symbolism.

Still Frames From This Clip

1969 8mm home-movie frame from Washington, DC showing the Iwo Jima Memorial figures in dark silhouette as they raise the flagpole against a purple-tinted sky. — Low-angle silhouette of the Iwo Jima Memorial figures and flagpole.

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