Didn't See Tom Hanks or John Wayne
But like with all the monuments and memorials there is a
certain "presence" and it's nice to know that these actors did in
fact play a part in making sure that due respect is paid to all the
men who fought to preserve our freedom.
But like with all the monuments and memorials there is a
certain "presence" and it's nice to know that these actors did in
fact play a part in making sure that due respect is paid to all the
men who fought to preserve our freedom.
On Each Pillar Is A Wreath
And each pillar is named for a different state in the union
or territory of our country (Samoa and Puerto Rico.)
And each pillar is named for a different state in the union
or territory of our country (Samoa and Puerto Rico.)
The Fountain Is Emblematic As Well
With all the small sprays feeding into the two larger in the
middle - it's quite a display
With all the small sprays feeding into the two larger in the
middle - it's quite a display
Fittingly On A Hill
High above and across the city from "Capitol
Hill" is the Iwa Jima memorial. An enormous
statue of that famous photograph.
High above and across the city from "Capitol
Hill" is the Iwa Jima memorial. An enormous
statue of that famous photograph.
The Survivors
Two of these men never made it off the island,
one died several years ago and the last only
died in 1992. This photo was taken at night.
Two of these men never made it off the island,
one died several years ago and the last only
died in 1992. This photo was taken at night.
Journeys
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World War II and Iwa Jima Memorials
