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The Iwo Jima Memorial represents the Americans who raised the American Flag on , at that time , Japanese enemy territory . The flag raising symbolized the efforts and the sacrfices the US made during WW2 to carry the war to the Japanese .
Five US Marines (Rene Gagnon - Ira Hayes - Harlon Block- Franklin Sousley - Michael Strank) and one Navy Corpman (John Bradley) raised the flag and was captured in an iconic photograph by photographer Joe Rosenthal .
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∙ 9y agoThe Iwo Jima Memorial is located outside Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. It is dedicated to those Marines who have fallen in battle as well as to all members of other military services who have died in battle beside them.
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∙ 9y agoThe Iwo Jima memorial commemorates the United States Marines who have given their life in support and defense of their country. It is actually called the Marine Corps War Memorial.
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What was the cost of the Iwo Jima memorial?
850,000
Why was the Iwo Jima memorial built?
The Iwo Jima Memorial was built to honor the soldiers who died in defense of the nation. It was unveiled on November 10, 1954.
When did the creation and construction of the Iwo Jima memorial begin?
1954
The Iwo Jima memorial can found in what city?
Washington, DC
Where is the Iwo Jima Memorial Historical Foundation Inc in Newington Connecticut located?
The address of the Iwo Jima Memorial Historical Foundation Inc is: Po Box 310516, Newington, CT 06131-0516
Where is Iwo Jima memorial Statue located?
the iwo jima memorial can be found in this city: Washington D. C :)The Iwo Jima Memorial is located near the Arlington cemetery.
How was the Iwo Jima Memorial built?
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How was Iwo Jima memorial built?
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What was the cost of the Iwo Jima memorial?
850,000
Who funded Iwo Jima memorial?
The government
Why was the Iwo Jima memorial built?
The Iwo Jima Memorial was built to honor the soldiers who died in defense of the nation. It was unveiled on November 10, 1954.
The Iwo Jima memorial can be found in what city?
Washington
What is another name for the US marine corp memorial?
the Iwo Jima Memorial
What is the common name given to the marine corps war memorial?
The common name for the Marine Corps Memorial is the Iwo Jima Memorial. It portrays the placing of the American flag on the Island of Iwo Jima in 1944.
What happened in World War 2 after the Americans won the battle of Iwo Jima?
Photos were taken of the Marines who placed the US Flags on the flag pole at the top of the mountain on Iwo Jima. Those photos became very famous. A memorial was created in 1954 to commemorate the horrible battles on Iwo Jima and all the men who fought and died there. The memorial is in Washington DC.
What battle of the marine corps memorial represent?
Iwo Jima .
When did the creation and construction of the Iwo Jima memorial begin?
1954
