Marine Corp War Memorial

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Marine Corp War Memorial


Address

Arlington Va 22209

Transportation

Bike Share, Metro, Bus, Car

METRO Rail

 Rosslyn Metro Station .44 miles from memorial (Blue/Orange line)  

Phone

1-703-289-2500

Website

http://www.nps.gov/gwmp/historyculture/usmcwarmemorial.htm

Amenities

      

The Marine Corps War Memorial (also called the Iwo Jima Memorial) is a United States military monument outside the walls of Arlington National Cemetery and in Arlington Ridge Park, Arlington, Virginia. The memorial is dedicated to all personnel of the United States Marine Corps who have died in the defense of the United States since 1775.

The memorial represents this nation's gratitude to Marines and those who have fought beside them. While the statue depicts one of the most famous incidents of World War II.

"In honor and in memory of the men of the United States Marine Corps who have given their lives to their country since November 10, 1775."