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One of the informational signs around the memorial. It reads

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS WAR MEMORIAL

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.