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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:sculpture
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gptkbp:artist
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gptkb:Felix_de_Weldon
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gptkbp:associated_with
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gptkb:Iwo_Jima_campaign
U. S. Marine Corps history
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gptkbp:built
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the 1950s.
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gptkbp:celebrates
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military valor
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gptkbp:collection
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gptkb:Marine_Corps_Museum
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gptkbp:commemorated_by
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the U. S. government.
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gptkbp:commemorates
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gptkb:U._S._Marines
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gptkbp:commissioned
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gptkb:United_States_Marine_Corps
gptkb:the_U._S._Marine_Corps
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gptkbp:consecration_date
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gptkb:1955
November 10, 1954
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gptkbp:constructed_in
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1950s
sculptor Felix de Weldon
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gptkbp:coordinates
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38.8783° N, 77.0722° W
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gptkbp:created
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honoring fallen soldiers.
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gptkbp:created_by
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a tribute to Marines.
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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symbol of bravery
represents Marine Corps history
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gptkbp:dedicated_to
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Marines who fought in Iwo Jima
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gptkbp:depicts
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gptkb:Lion
a lion
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gptkbp:design
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based on a photograph by Joe Rosenthal
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gptkbp:dimensions
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12 ft x 15 ft x 20 ft
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gptkbp:discovery_year
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November 10, 1955
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gptkbp:exhibition_location
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gptkb:Arlington,_Virginia
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gptkbp:exhibits
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gptkb:military_history
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gptkbp:featured_in
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gptkb:documentaries
numerous documentaries
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gptkbp:funding
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private donations
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gptkbp:has_influence_on
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gptkb:public_art
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gptkbp:height
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12 feet
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gptkbp:historical_context
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gptkb:World_War_II
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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The Lion of Iwo Jima
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gptkbp:influenced
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other memorials
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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American patriotism
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gptkbp:inscription
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To the Marines of Iwo Jima
dedicated to the Marines who fought in World War II.
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gptkbp:inspired
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gptkb:artwork
other memorials
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gptkbp:inspired_by
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gptkb:Battle_of_Iwo_Jima
gptkb:Raising_the_Flag_on_Iwo_Jima
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gptkbp:is_a
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gptkb:memorial
gptkb:historical_landmark
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gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of
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freedom
U. S. military history
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gptkbp:is_associated_with
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gptkb:Iwo_Jima_campaign
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gptkbp:is_celebrated_in
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American culture
Memorial Day ceremonies
various ceremonies.
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gptkbp:is_designed_to
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honor military service.
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gptkbp:is_documented_in
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historical records.
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gptkbp:is_featured_in
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various media.
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gptkbp:is_funded_by
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private donations.
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gptkbp:is_influential_in
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military memorial design
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gptkbp:is_inspired_by
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the Battle of Iwo Jima.
the valor of Marines in battle.
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gptkbp:is_located_in
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gptkb:Virginia
gptkb:Arlington,_Virginia
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gptkbp:is_part_of
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U. S. military history
U. S. Marine Corps heritage
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gptkbp:is_recognized_as
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iconic sculpture
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gptkbp:is_recognized_by
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gptkb:American_Legion
veterans organizations
a significant historical monument.
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gptkbp:is_referenced_in
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gptkb:popular_culture
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gptkbp:is_symbolic_of
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the sacrifices made by soldiers.
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gptkbp:is_used_in
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gptkb:educational_programs
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gptkbp:is_visited_by
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tourists
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:Iwo_Jima
gptkb:Arlington_National_Cemetery
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gptkbp:maintenance
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managed by National Park Service
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gptkbp:material
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bronze
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gptkbp:notable_artist
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gptkb:Washington,_D._C.
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gptkbp:open_to_public
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gptkb:1954
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gptkbp:opening_ceremony
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attended by President Dwight D. Eisenhower
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:Iwo_Jima_Memorial
gptkb:Marine_Corps_War_Memorial
gptkb:U._S._National_Register_of_Historic_Places
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gptkbp:preserved_by
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gptkb:National_Park_Service
historical societies
the National Park Service.
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gptkbp:recognized_by
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gptkb:National_Register_of_Historic_Places
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gptkbp:related_to
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gptkb:Battle_of_Iwo_Jima
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gptkbp:represents
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valor and honor
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gptkbp:significance
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memorial to U. S. Marines
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gptkbp:style
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realism
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gptkbp:symbolizes
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courage and sacrifice
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gptkbp:type
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gptkb:memorial
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gptkbp:unveiled_on
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November 10, 1954
President Eisenhower.
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gptkbp:visitors_per_year
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hundreds of thousands
thousands
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gptkbp:was_dedicated_by
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gptkb:General_Lemuel_C._Shepherd_Jr.
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gptkbp:was_part_of
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American military heritage.
a larger memorial project.
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gptkbp:weight
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7 tons
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