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This is the Marine Memorial and the name on the signs leading to the memorial state so, therefore it is easy to miss if you are looking for signs that state Iwo Jima Memorial. The memorial signifies the end of the long uphill battle to take the South Pacific Island of Iwo Jima from the Japanese during World War II. Once the hill was taken several marines raised the American flag while their picture was being taken by a reporter named Joe Rosenthal. He later got the picture published and eventually it became the symbol of the spirit of the Marine Corps, and thus the monument was born.
"In honor and memory of the men of the United States Marine Corps who have given their lives to their country since 10 November 1775"
"Uncommon Valor was a Common Virtue." — a tribute by Admiral Chester Nimitz.
These statements surround the base of the 32-foot high memorial that carries a 60 long flagpole that displays the American Flag 24/7. The memorial is a tribute to the marines from November 1775 to date and is based on the newspaper photo by Associated Press photographer Joe Rosenthal. It represents the Marines and Sailor who raised the second flag over Iwo Jima: Sgt. Michael Strank, USMC; Cpl. Harlon Block, USMC; PFC. Franklin Sousley, USMC; PFC. Rene Gagnon, USMC; PFC. Ira Hayes, USMC; and PhM. 2/c John Bradley, USN.
Dedicated by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on November 10, 1954, the 179th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps; the 1954 cast bronze memorial designed by Felix de Weldon stands for the honor of the United States Marines and its dead, and their contribution to the United States of America in its times of peace and war.
The gray tower to the left as you enter the parking area is the Bell Tower (Netherlands Carillon) that rings out events in the area, it is not part of the memorial. As you enter the parking lot you will go to the right and follow the loop road to the top of the hill where you will find ample free parking, it is than a short walk to the memorial. There is an area reserved for wheelchair and handicapped loading and unloading and also for bus tour people.
Iwo Jima Memorial
Marshall Drive off of Fort Myers Drive
Arlington, Virginia
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