Iwo Jima Memorial - New Britain, CT
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The National Iwo Jima Memorial in New Britain, CT is an exact replica of the more famous Marine Memorial in Arlington, VA
Waymark Code: WMFVP9
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 12/04/2012
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The National Iwo Jima Memorial contains a sculpture based on the iconic photograph, taken by Associated Press photographer Joe Rosenthal, of the four Marines and one Navy corpsman raising the American flag on Mt. Suribachi on February 23, 1945.
The original sculpture of this event, based on the Rosenthal photograph, honors the Marine Corps and is located near the Pentagon in Rossyln, VA. It was unveiled on November 10, 1954.
The exact copy of the original was created by Joseph Petrovics for the National Iwo Jima Memorial in New Britain, CT. It was cast at the Modern Art Foundry. It was dedicated on February 23, 1995. On the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima.
Where is original located?: Rosslyn, VA
Where is this replica located?: New Britain, CT
Who created the original?: Felix de Weldon
Internet Link about Original: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_Corps_War_Memorial
Year Original was Created (approx. ok): 1954
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