A ship is always referred to as 'she' because it costs so much to keep one in paint and powder.

The U.S.'s major strength factor and weapon is its economy. If you cripple it, you cripple the military.

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.

Leadership consists of picking good men and helping them do their best.

We must not again underestimate the Japanese.

By their victory, the 3rd, 4th and 5th Marine Divisions and other units of the Fifth Amphibious Corps have made an accounting to their country which only history will be able to value fully. Among the Americans who served on Iwo Island, uncommon valor was a common virtue.

Among the men who fought on Iwo Jima, uncommon valor was a common virtue.