Posted on Apr 30, 2015
Iconic Iwo Jima Sculpture to get a facelift! Have you visited the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia?
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In October 1944, in the depths of World War II, a young man from Baltimore named Robert Rubenstein dropped out of high school and, with his mother’s permission, enlisted in the Marine Corps. He was 17.
Rubenstein was assigned to a machine gun crew, served on the battleship USS Tennessee and survived the war. He came home to Baltimore, raised a family and was always proud of being a Marine.
On Wednesday, his son, David, the billionaire philanthropist, announced that he is donating $5.37 million to refurbish the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial, the 100-ton bronze sculpture of the flag-raising at Iwo Jima during the war.
See the full story here: http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/billionaire-david-rubenstein-gives-5m-to-refurbish-iwo-jima-sculpture/2015/04/29/92a16f16-ed13-11e4-8666-a1d756d0218e_story.html?hpid=z3
Rubenstein was assigned to a machine gun crew, served on the battleship USS Tennessee and survived the war. He came home to Baltimore, raised a family and was always proud of being a Marine.
On Wednesday, his son, David, the billionaire philanthropist, announced that he is donating $5.37 million to refurbish the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial, the 100-ton bronze sculpture of the flag-raising at Iwo Jima during the war.
See the full story here: http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/billionaire-david-rubenstein-gives-5m-to-refurbish-iwo-jima-sculpture/2015/04/29/92a16f16-ed13-11e4-8666-a1d756d0218e_story.html?hpid=z3
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Every year I finish the Marine Corps Marathon at the foot of it. It's a sight to behold.
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GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad, I have visited the United States Marine Corps Memorial at Arlington many times. I always leave it with a profound sense of reverence.
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LTC Stephen C.
GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad, we may have discussed this on another thread, but The Evening Parade at 8th and I is another Marine Corps spectacular that should be considered mandatory when in D.C.
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Yes, it's an Awesome Tribute not only to the Marine Corps, but to the Greatest Generation. Love that monument.
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There were two photographers that day. The first one took pictures of both flag raisings. The second photographer walked up as the second flag went up, and took the picture that became an iconic picture.
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SFC Charles S.
Yes, there was also a motion picture that was taken as it was raised during the second raising also. I'll see If I can find it and post. it's a great story, two tales one made it famous.
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SFC Charles S.
The U.S. flag raising at Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima, a defining moment for World War II and the Marine Corps. The U.S. Marines invaded Iwo...
Color footage back in WWII was not unheard of but it was not the standard.
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GySgt Ascencion Gomez, D.S.L.
The second photographer took a beating over the picture because he was accused of staging the shot.
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Television and the internet does not do the salute justice. I say this because I remember when I went to go see it for the first time, I was FLOORED and in awe of how big it actually was. Love that monument
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I went last May for the first time. It was much larger than I imagined and it's very impressive.
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I keep saying I should just move down to the DC area because I could spend every waking moment between the memorials and the Smithsonian. Yes, I've been there a few times, its just awesome!!
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I've been there a few times over the years. The most memorable was when I took by then 15 year old son to see it. There was a veteran of the battle there and he spent time talking with my son about what he did on Iwo, when and how he was wounded, evacuated and a little about the history of the memorial. It was a fantastic visit for sure.
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I was a active duty Marine for 21 years, and Im still a Marine at Heart "Once a Marine Always a Marine" I just don't wear the uniform everyday. I visited War Memorial 3 years ago and I actually was at the same spot on the island of Iwo Jima in 1987. It always makes me proud to follow in the footsteps of some many brave MEN!!!!! The Happiest Days of my life where spent as a Marine Semper Fi !!!! GySgt Al Valdez - Retired 1980-2001.
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As a Marine from 8th & I.
1st CGC. I marched around it snot 20 times as well as approx 75 funerals before moving on to Marine Security Co at NAV SUP FAC Thirmont. ( camp David )
I was always inspired to be a better Marine , OOOHRA
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1st CGC. I marched around it snot 20 times as well as approx 75 funerals before moving on to Marine Security Co at NAV SUP FAC Thirmont. ( camp David )
I was always inspired to be a better Marine , OOOHRA
SEMPER FI.
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