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 This 78-foot 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 Felis W. deWeldon, is based on the
famous Rosenthal photograph showing the flag being raised
on Mount Suribachi during the World War II battle for Iwo Jima.
Open:
Open 24 hours.
Admission:
Free Metro:
Roslyn
Related Links:
U. S. Marine
Corps Memorial Site (National Park Service.
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