George Washington Memorial Parkway
US Marine Corps War Memorial , VA
This statue depicting the World War II flag-raising on Iwo Jima honors the sacrifices of US Marines since 1775. The Marine Drum and Bugle Corps perform their famous sunset parade in front of the USMC War Memorial on Tuesday evenings during the summer.
Photo Credits
- Public domain. Photo by Catie Drew
Quick Facts
- Location:
The US Marine Corps War Memorial is located just north of Arlington National Cemetery.
- N 38.889° W 77.069° [?]
- Hours of Operation:
Open year-round from dawn to dusk.
Local Information
- George Washington Memorial Parkway - US Marine Corps War Memorial:
- Learn about the history behind the US Marine Corps War Memorial.
