Hindsight is notably cleverer than foresight.

Our present control of the sea is so absolute that it is sometimes taken for granted.

Luck can be attributed to a well-conceived plan carried out by a well-trained and indoctrinated task group.

I have just taken on a great responsibility. I will do my utmost to meet it.

Hindsight is notably cleverer than foresight.

The battle of Iwo Island has been won. The United States Marines by their individual and collective courage have conquered a base which is as necessary to us in our continuing forward movement toward final victory as it was vital to the enemy in staving off ultimate defeat.

They fought together as brothers in arms; they died together and now they sleep side by side. To them we have a solemn obligation.