One of the largest bronze statues ever cast, this 78-foot memorial commemorates all the Marines who have died in battle since 1775. The statue depicts one of the most famous incidents of World War II, the invasion of Iwo Jima, where an American flag was courageously raised. The monument was created from a famous photograph showing the event.
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