Iwo Jima Survivors Memorial Park
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member nomadwillie
N 41° 41.888 W 072° 45.545
18T E 686467 N 4618687
Dedicated on February 23, 1995, the 50th anniversary of the original flag raising, the Iwo Jima Survivors Memorial Park salutes the 6,821 Americans who died fighting on the last strategic stronghold before the planned invasion of Japan.
Waymark Code: WM6PJ3
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 07/02/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Team Farkle 7
Views: 12

From RoadsideAmerica.com: "New Britain's Iwo Jima sculpture bears an uncanny resemblance to the one in DC, but was created based on the original photograph of the second flag raising, not the DC statue." Full Story at: (visit link)

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This place is quite moving.
Price of Admission: 0.00 (listed in local currency)

Weekday Hours: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM

Weekend Hours: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM

Roadside Attractions Website: [Web Link]

Location Website: Not listed

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