Marine Corp War Memorial - Iwo Jima Flag Raising - Arlington Landmark

Rosslyn
Virginia

The 78-foot tall U.S. Marine Corps Memorial, which commemorates all the marines who have died in battle since 1775, is one of the largest bronze statues ever cast. The monument, created by Felix W. deWeldon, is based on the famous Joseph Rosenthal photograph capturing the flag being raised on Mou... more on Seewashingtondc.net
Commonly called the "Iwo Jima Memorial," the statue is a depiction of the famous raising of the U.S. flag on Iwo Jima and is dedicated to all Marines ... more on TripAdvisor
The Iwo Jima Memorial, also known as the U. S. Marine Corps War Memorial, honors the Marines who have died defending the United States since 1775. The Iwo Jima Memorial is located near Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington, Virginia, just across the Potomac River from Washington, DC. The 32-f... more on Dc.about.com
The Marine Corps War Memorial stands as a symbol of this grateful Nation's esteem for the honored dead of the U.S. Marine Corps. While the statue depicts one of the most famous incidents of World War II, the memorial is dedicated to all Marines who have given their lives in the defense of the Uni... more on Nps.gov

Near Arlington National Cemeterary. Use the Rosslyn stop on the Metro.

Open 24 hours a day.

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Nearby Hotels	Distance
St Gregory Luxury Hotel and Suites	1.5 Mi
Hilton Garden Inn Arlington Courthouse…	2.4 Mi
Sheraton National	1.5 Mi
Hotel Madera	1.4 Mi
Four Seasons Washington	2.0 Mi
George Washington University Inn	2.0 Mi

Nearby Restaurants	Distance
Juniper at the Fairmont Washington DC …	1.7 Mi
Ravi Kabob House	1.0 Mi
Filomena Ristorante Restaurant	2.1 Mi
Marcel's	1.8 Mi
Ray's the Steaks	2.6 Mi
La Tasca - Arlington Restaurant	1.9 Mi