Marine Corps War Memorial

Marine Corps War Memorial

Although the Marine Corps War Memorial depicts one of the famous moments of World War II, the memorial is dedicated to all Marines who have given their lives in the service of the United States since 1775.

The memorial is dedicated to all personnel of the United States Marine Corps (USMC) who have died in the defense of their country since 1775.

The design was based on the iconic photo from the Battle of Iwo Jima.

The location and date of every major Marine Corps engagement up to the present is inscribed around the base of the memorial.

The memorial was officially dedicated by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on November 10, 1954, the 179th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps.

In 1961, President John F. Kennedy issued a proclamation that a U.S. Flag should fly from the memorial 24 hours a day.

The memorial was designed by Felix de Weldon.

Location

Near Arlington National Cemetery
Rosslyn, Virginia
USA

Getting There

The Marine Corps War Memorial, also known as the Iwo Jima Memorial, is located in Arlington County, Virginia, just outside of Washington D.C. The closest public transportation options are:

Metrobus: The Metrobus 10A and 10E routes have stops near the memorial. Get off at the Arlington Cemetery Metrobus Shelter stop, which is about a 10-minute walk away.

Metrorail: Take the Blue Line or Yellow Line to the Arlington Cemetery station. From there, it's about a 20-minute walk to the memorial.

Capital Bikeshare: There are several Capital Bikeshare stations located near the memorial. Biking is a convenient way to get around the area and see the nearby sites.

Taxi or ride-sharing services: Taxis and ride-sharing services are also available in the area and can take you directly to the memorial.

Nearby Airports

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