Fun Facts About the Marine Corps War Memorial
The Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia, honors all United States Marine Corps personnel who lost their lives in service to their country since 1775. Sculpted by Felix de Weldon, the massive bronze statue recreates the iconic, Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph captured by Joe Rosenthal during the Battle of Iwo Jima. The monument depicts a historic tableau of six service members raising the American flag atop Mount Suribachi, symbolizing a critical turning point in a grueling 36-day campaign. Resting upon a massive foundation of polished Swedish black granite, the structure…
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