English: The United States Marine Corps War Monument (or commonly known as the "Iwo Jima Memorial") depicts one of the most historic battles of WWII, The Battle of Iwo Jima. This national memorial is located in Arlington County, Virginia, in the United States. The memorial was dedicated in 1954 to all Marines who have gave their lives since 1775 in defense of the United States and our flag.

The monument consists of a large sculpture group of granite and bronze on a circular base with an inscription at its base on the east side. The sculpture was inspired by an iconic World War II photograph taken by Joe Rosenthal of six men (five Marines and a U.S. Navy hospital corpsman) raising an American flag atop Mount Suribachi on the Pacific island of Iwo Jima on Feb23, 1945. The U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial depicts the six soldiers who raised of the second American flag at Iwo Jima in the Japanese Volcano Islands which signified the conclusion of WWII.

The inscription at the base (east side) reads: 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.

U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial Facts and Figures:

The figures in the sculpture stand 32 feet tall. The post that the figures are raising is 60 feet tall. The memorial is about 78 feet tall.

The six Iwo Jima flag raisers: Front (left to right): Ira Hayes, Franklin Sousley, Harold Schultz and Harlon Block

Back: Michael Strank and Rene Gagnon