Men in Washington, DC, working on Marine Memorial statue of Marines raising flag on Iwo Jima

The video discusses the creation of the National Marine Corps memorial, commemorating the iconic flag-raising on Iwo Jima in 1945. It highlights the sculpting process by Felix de Weldon, the monument's specifications, and the use of living models and photographs for accuracy. The memorial, funded by Marine Corps supporters, serves as a tribute to Marine heroes of all wars.

What event does the National Marine Corps memorial commemorate?

• The end of World War II

• The raising of the American flag on Iwo Jima

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Battle of Gettysburg

Who was the sculptor responsible for creating the National Marine Corps memorial?

• Auguste Rodin

• Henry Moore

• Felix de Weldon

• Michelangelo

What material was used to create the model from which the bronze would be cast?

• Wood

• Clay

• Plaster

• Marble

How tall are the figures in the National Marine Corps memorial?

• Twenty feet

• Thirty-two feet

• Forty feet

• Fifty feet

How were the likenesses of the three heroes who did not survive taken?

• From sculptures

• From paintings

• From eyewitness accounts

• From photographs and official measurements