Unforgotten Memory
"This War Will Not Have Been in Vain"
- President Harry S. Truman
"Sculptor Felix W. de Weldon was commissioned by the U.S. Congress to cast a much larger than life-size ... sculpture of the [flag-raising image]... to serve as the Marine Corps War Memorial."
"Marine Corps War Memorial", Britannica
“I was so deeply impressed by its significance, its meaning that I imagined that it would arouse the imagination of the American people to show the forward drive, the unison of action, the will to sacrifice, the relentless determination of these young men. Everything was embodied in that picture.”
- Felix W. de Weldon
"The monument is located in Arlington, Virginia".
"Marine Corps Memorial", Marine Barracks
"Memorial Grounds During the Dedication Ceremony" | National Parks Service"
Years after World War II ended, the Battle of Iwo Jima changed the Marine Corps forever. The memorial portraying the heroic victory on Mount Suribachi stands as a constant reminder of the Marine Corps' dedication and bravery to serve the United States.
"The Marine Corps War Memorial stands as a symbol of this grateful Nation’s esteem for... the U.S. Marine Corps... The memorial is dedicated to all Marines who have given their lives in the defense of the United States".
"Marine Corps Memorial", Marine Barracks
“Among the men who fought on Iwo Jima, uncommon valor was a common virtue.”
- Admiral Chester W. Nimitz
"The U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial" | "Visiting the Marine Corps War Memorial", Washington D.C.
"Wreath Laying to Celebrate the Marine Corps Birthday" | National Parks Service