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The Iwo Jima War Memorial created by Felix de Weldon is the most recognizable, most visited monument of the 20th Century and the largest bronze sculpture in the world to date.

Mr. de Weldon worked on this monument from 1945 to November 10, 1954. The raising of the flag on Iwo Jima was the first time an American flag was raised on Japanese soil. One third of the Marines lost in World War II were lost on the isle of Iwo Jima. Joe Rosenthal´s Pulitzer Prize winning photograph was taken on the fifth day of the battle. The battle lasted thirty six days. Three of the six Marines who raised the flag were killed on Iwo Jima.

The Iwo Jima Memorial is an emotional and intense work of art. Felix de Weldon viewed this memorial as a symbol of unity, action and determination with the will to make the ultimate sacrifice and the dedication to maintain peace, freedom and hold our flag high.

About Felix de Weldon