The Photo That Turned a Battle Into History The United States Marine Corps War Memorial in Washington, D.C., also known as the Iwo Jima Memorial, is a monumental bronze statue depicting U.S. Marines raising the American flag during the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II. This iconic Washington D.C. landmark honors all United States Marines who have died in service, including those who fought in historic conflicts in Japan, the Philippines, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan. A must-see milita