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Marine Corps War Memorial, U.S. (Iwo Jima)

Rosslyn, Virginia

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www.arlingtonvirginiausa.com

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 ... more on Seewashingtondc.net

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It's a beautful monument and allows a nice view of the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and U. more on Yahoo! Travel

My family enjoyed the statue and hope to return someday. more on Yahoo! Travel

We went on a summer Tuesday and brought our blanket and some sandwiches (tucked away, since no food is to be consumed on the grounds of the Arlington National Cemetery). more on TripAdvisor

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My son lives in Arlington Temporarily while attending college. We finally went and glad we did. This monument is beautifully sculpted, is very imposing...I had no idea how large it was. It's a unique monument dedicated to not just ... more on Yahoo! Travel

The scenery and landcape surrounding was perfectly placed. Everything was perfect. My family enjoyed the statue and hope to return someday. ... more on Yahoo! Travel

The Marine Corps War Memorial is, to me, a perfect symbol of American courage and willingness to pay whatever price necessary to preserve freedom. I try to visit and photograph this beautiful statue every time I am in our nation's ... more on Yahoo! Travel

I walk down there all of the time. I live a few hundred yards away. It's a beautful monument and allows a nice view ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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When you stand in front of the USMC War Memorial in Arlington, you truly realize what patriotism means. The view of Washington DC is amazing, and the memorial is magnificent. Its very sobering when yo ... more on TripAdvisor

Although the Iwa Jima memorial is not actually in D.C., it is an easy commute via car or metro from D.C. Take a short walk south towards the Neatherlands Carrilon and Arlington ... more on TripAdvisor

I went there on Sunday September 11th and was very over come with emotion, it was my first time on the tour, it was great ! more on TripAdvisor

Well known landmark. Good for a short stop if your drivng by. Also take a look at the Dutch carrillion. more on TripAdvisor

You have to go if you are a Marine. During the summer months the USMC Band plays. Check the Arlington web site for dates. more on TripAdvisor