
Airfield Number Two burning after American air raid, Iwo Jima, early 1945 (US Naval History and Heritage Command)
75 Years Ago—December 8, 1939: In a Gallup poll, 96.5% of Americans oppose the US entering World War II.
75 Years Ago—Dec. 8, 1944: US Navy and US Army Air Force begin 72-day pre-invasion bombardment of Iwo Jima.