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Marine Corps War Memorial - Iwo Jima Statue
Marshall Drive
Arlington, Virginia
703.289.2500
HOURS OF OPERATION: Open daily
Getting Around
PARKING: Parking is accessible from N. Meade St., Arlington, VA or exit off Jefferson Davis Highway
METRORAIL STOP: There is no metro stop in the immediate vicinity. You can take metro to the Arlington National Cemetery stop on the Blue line and it will be a 20-minute walk from Arlington House.
SHUTTLE BUS: The Old Town Trolley is a great way to get from one monument to the next. As you tour the nation’s capital you will have the opportunity to get off the trolley and visit memorials, museums, and historical points of interest; as well as opportunities for shopping and dining throughout the city. Trolleys will come by each stop at least every 30 minutes. Your boarding Pass is your ticket to rejoin the tour at any designated stop.
Visit the Marine Corps War Memorial — Iwo Jima Statue
The bronze statue overlooks Washington, DC and stands as a tribute to all marines who have died in battle since 1775. The memorial depicts the moment of triumph as five Marines and a Navy soldier raised the american flag at Mt. Suribachi on the island of Iwo Jima on February 23, 1945. The statue was created by Felix de Weldon and is based on a famous photograph taken by Joe Rosenthal.
Visit the official web site for the Iwo Jima Memorial.
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