One of the legends or myths of Valley Forge is that Washington prayed for his country here. We do not say that he did not pray at Valley Forge, there simply is an open question as to how he did so and if he actually was witnessed in prayer. There are a number of artists who represent Washington kneeling in prayer, some in the snow, some in the grass of a glade in the woods. There are even separate versions of the story. There was a guide in the 1920's and 1930's who would give tours and show the

The Battle for Iwo Jima is one of the most iconic and famous battles of World War II. It is known mainly for the famous flag raising on Mount Suribachi, but there is so much more to the story. The island was a strategic point in the middle of the pacific for two reasons. The first being it was one of the Japanese home islands, and if taken would cause low moral for the Japanese troops and people of Japan. This is why it was such a victory, it was the hardest island for the Allies to capture.

Here is just another example of how propaganda can be used to promote victory.