The Marine Corps War Memorial
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 iconic photos 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 Marine Corps War Memorial depicts the raising of the American flag at Mount Suribachi on 23 February 1945 by U.S. Marines in World War II during the Battle of Iwo Jima.
The monument is located in Arlington, Virginia on a 7½-acre tract of land managed by the Department of the Interior. The site is on a hill approximately 100 feet above the Potomac River, and offers a scenic view of the Nation’s capital. For more information on the memorial, visit
https://www.barracks.marines.mil/History/Marine-Corps-War-Memorial/.
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The monument is situated in Arlington, Virginia, on a 7½-acre plot of land under the management of the Department of the Interior. It is positioned on a hill about 100 feet above the Potomac River and provides a picturesque vista of the Nation's capital. Please click "FIND OUT MORE" for further details about the memorial.