A picture inspired sculptor Felix de Weldon to create the life size model. It was paid for by donations, later cast in bronze. In September 1954 it was brought to Washington, D. C. At the 179th anniversary of the US Marine Corps in 1954, it was dedicated by president Eisenhower.
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The Iwo Jima Memorial was built to honor the soldiers who died in defense of the nation. It was unveiled on November 10, 1954.
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The address of the Iwo Jima Memorial Historical Foundation Inc is: Po Box 310516, Newington, CT 06131-0516
the iwo jima memorial can be found in this city: Washington D. C :)The Iwo Jima Memorial is located near the Arlington cemetery.
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The Iwo Jima Memorial was built to honor the soldiers who died in defense of the nation. It was unveiled on November 10, 1954.
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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.
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