“The Ballad Of Ira Hayes”- Johnny Cash

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Ira Hayes was born this day 9o years ago. He was one of the United States Marines in the iconic photo raising the flag at Iwo Jima in February 1945.

below is a link to Johnny Cash singing “The Ballad of Ira Hayes”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKDLQWEvubc