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It depicts the raising of the US flag on Mt. Suribachi, the highest point on Iwo Jima, during the battle to capture the island from Japan near the end of WW2. It is seen as a memorial to the Marines who died there.

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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.


What does the IwoJima statue memorialize?

To honor all Marines that died in battle especially the battle of Iwo Jima


Where is the Iwo Jima statue memoralized?

It's called the "Marine Corps War Memorial" not the Iwo Jima statue and to be honest you have bad grammar (No offense) but if you want the location well it's in the U.S.A. N Meade St, Arlington, VA 22209. Any one can memorialize the statue any were I just memorized it a haft a second ago...then ten minutes later in my kitchen.


What does Iwo Jimo Statue memorialize?

The Iwo Jima Memorial, officially known as the Marine Corps War Memorial, commemorates the bravery and sacrifice of U.S. Marines who fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II. The statue depicts the iconic moment of six Marines raising the American flag on Mount Suribachi, symbolizing hope and resilience. Unveiled in 1954, it serves as a tribute to all Marines who have served and continue to serve in defense of the nation.


Where is the original Iwo Jima statue?

The Iwo Jima Memorial is located near the Arlington cemetery, across the Potomac river from Washington, D.C. Technically speaking, the original, plaster statue from which the bronze statue in Arlington was cast, is located at the Marine Military Academy in Harlingen, Texas. Its sculptor, Dr. Felix de Weldon, donated it to the Academy where he oversaw its reassembly and was present for its dedication on 16 April 1982. This statue is actually slightly larger than the one in Arlington Cemetery.


Where is the 2 IWO jima memorial statue located?

The two Iwo Jima memorial statues are located in different places. The original statue, depicting the famous flag-raising by U.S. Marines, is part of the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia, near Arlington National Cemetery. The second replica is located in Iwo Jima, Japan, on the site of the historic battle.


What is another name for the Marine Corps Memorial in Arlington Virgina?

The other name for the Marine Corps Memorial is the Iwo Jima Memorial, it has a correct, proper and official name which is The Marine Corps War Memorial.


What are names of World War 2 bronze st?

The Iwo Jima Marine memorial is a WW2 bronze statue


How much land is the Iwo Jima memorial on?

The Iwo Jima Memorial, officially known as the Marine Corps War Memorial, is situated on a 7.5-acre site in Arlington, Virginia. It honors the Marines who fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II. The memorial features a bronze statue depicting the iconic flag-raising moment and is surrounded by a landscaped area that enhances its solemnity and significance.


What was the cost of the Iwo Jima memorial?

850,000


Who funded Iwo Jima memorial?

The government


How was Iwo Jima memorial built?

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