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The Marine Corps War Memorial also known as the Iwo Jima Memorial as it is based on the Joe Rosenthal photograph "Raising the Flag" taken on February 23, 1945 during the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II.

The scene captured is the second raising of the flag on Mount Suribachi which was a crucial location strategic importance for capturing the island from the Japanese forces present.

The marker on the memorial reads:
"Dedicated To The Marine Dead Of All Wars, And Their Comrades Of Other Services Who Fell Fighting Beside Them.

Created By Felix De Weldon, And Inspired By The Immortal Photograph Taken By Joseph J. Rosenthal On February 23, 1945, Atop Mt. Suribachi, Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands.

Erected By The Marine Corps War Memorial Foundation, With Funds Provided By Marines And Their Friends, And With The Cooperation And Support Of Many Public Officials.

Dedicated, November 10, 1954"

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