Silhouette de l'Iwo Jima Memorial Arlington Virginia // ARLINGTON, va — le soleil silhouette la statue de l'Iwo Jima Memorial (anciennement le Marine corps War Memorial) à Arlington, Virginie, à côté du cimetière national d'Arlington. Le monument a été conçu par Felix de Wledon et est basé sur une photo emblématique d'Associated Press appelée The Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima de Joe Rosenthal. Il a été consacré en 1954.

• Contributeur: David Coleman | Have Camera Will Travel
• ID de l’image: D7E7HX
• Taille du fichier: 85,9 MB (1,3 MB Téléchargement compressé)
• Autorisations: Modèle - non | Propriété - non
• Dimensions: 6706 x 4476 px | 56,8 x 37,9 cm | 22,4 x 14,9 inches | 300dpi
• Date de la prise de vue: 2 mai 2013
• Lieu: US Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, United States

Informations supplémentaires

Photograph by David Coleman. The Iwo Jima Memorial, officially known as the Marine Corps War Memorial, is located in Arlington, Virginia. This iconic monument commemorates the United States Marine Corps' role in the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II. The memorial is based on the famous photograph by Joe Rosenthal, depicting six Marines raising the American flag atop Mount Suribachi on the island of Iwo Jima. Unveiled in 1954, the statue was sculpted by Felix de Weldon and stands as a symbol of Marine Corps bravery and sacrifice. The Iwo Jima Memorial is a prominent historical landmark in Arlington, attracting visitors who come to honor the memory of those who served in the Marine Corps and to reflect on the broader history of World War II. Situated near Arlington National Cemetery, the memorial offers a solemn and powerful reminder of the courage and dedication of the US military. It is a key attraction in the Washington DC metropolitan area, drawing tourists and locals alike to its significant and visually striking representation of American history and military valor.

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