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Historical/Outdoor Tours & Education · Arlington, VA

United States Marine Corps War Memorial

The United States Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia, is dedicated to the Marine dead of all wars and their comrades.

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United States Marine Corps War Memorial gallery image 1
Photo: 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) · Public domain · via Wikimedia Commons · Request removal
United States Marine Corps War Memorial gallery image 2
Photo: 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) · Public domain · via Wikimedia Commons · Request removal

Overview

About United States Marine Corps War Memorial

It is based on the famous photograph of six Marines raising the American flag on Iwo Jima during World War II. Visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and Capitol Building, and during summer, the US Marine Corps holds Sunset Parades. The memorial features paved pathways, interpretive signs with audio descriptions, braille, and tactile elements.