Marine Corp War Memorial - Iwo Jima Flag Raising - Arlington Landmark
- Address: Rosslyn, Virginia
- Phone: +1 703 289 2500
- Website:www.nps.gov
Marine Corp War Memorial - Iwo Jima Flag Raising
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- The 78-foot tall U.S. Marine Corps Memorial, which commemorates all the marines who ... more on seewashingtondc.net
- Commonly called the "Iwo Jima Memorial," the statue is a depiction of the famous ... more on tripadvisor.com
- The Iwo Jima Memorial, also known as the U. S. Marine Corps War Memorial, honors the Marines ... 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 United States since 1775. The small island of Iwo Jima lies 660 miles south of Tokyo. One of its outstanding geographical features is Mount Suribachi, an extinct volcano that forms the narrow southern tip of the island and rises 550 feet to dominate the area. By February 1945, U.S. troops had recaptured most of the territory taken by the Japanese in 1941 and 1942; still uncaptured was Iwo Jima, which became a primary objective in American plans to bring the Pacific campaign to a successful conclusion. On the morning of February 19, 1945, the 4th and 5th Marine Divisions invaded Iwo Jima after a somewhat ineffective bombardment lasting 72 hours. The 28th Regiment, 5th Division, was ordered to ... more on nps.gov
Directions
Near Arlington National Cemeterary. Use the Rosslyn stop on the Metro.
Hours
Open 24 hours a day.
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- Admission: free.
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