Flags of Our Fathers Lesson Plan

How does Bradley describe the media's portrayal of the Seventh Bond Tour and its impact on the boys involved in the flag-raising incident?

Bradley's ongoing frustration with the media's misrepresentation persists in his critique of the Seventh Bond Tour's publicity. He highlights the glaring absence of factual discussion about the flag-raising incident, emphasizing that facts held no weight—mere appearance sufficed for heroism. The press's erroneous depiction intensifies when an NBC Blue network commentator alleges Joe Rosenthal staged the photograph, perpetuating the misconceptions.

During the Seventh Bond Tour, the press relentlessly badgers the boys, pressuring...