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 Joseph Rosenthal photograph capturing 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.
U.S. Marine Corps Memorial
Route 50, near Arlington
National Cemetery
Arlington, VA
Map & Street View
Phone: (703) 285-2601
Fax: (703) 285-2398
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 Joseph Rosenthal photograph capturing the flag being
raised on Mount Suribachi during the World War II battle for Iwo Jima.
Open:
Open 24
hours.
Admission: