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Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington VA | Nearby Businesses


38°53′257″N 77°04′1085″W -Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA 22209

(703) 289-2500

The United States Marine Corps War Memorial is a national monument located in Arlington County, Virginia, in the United States. Dedicated in 1954, it is located in Arlington Ridge Park, near the Ord-Weitzel Gate to Arlington National Cemetery and the Netherlands Carillon. The war memorial is dedicated to all U.S. Marine Corps personnel who died in the defense of the United States since 1775.The memorial was inspired by the iconic 1945 photograph of six Marines raising a U.S. flag atop Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II. It was taken by Associated Press combat photographer Joe Rosenthal. Upon first seeing the photograph, sculptor Felix de Weldon created a maquette for a sculpture based on the photo in a single weekend at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Maryland, where he was serving in the Navy. He and architect Horace W. Peaslee designed the memorial. Their proposal was presented to Congress, but funding was not possible during the war. In 1947, a federal foundation was established to raise funds for the memorial.

Arts and Entertainment Near Marine Corps War Memorial

John F. Kennedy Eternal Flame
Distance: 0.6 mi Competitive Analysis
Sheridan Drive
Arlington, VA 22211

(405) 473-2508

The John F. Kennedy Eternal Flame is a presidential memorial at the gravesite of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, in Arlington National Cemetery. The permanent site replaced a temporary grave and eternal flame used during President Kennedy's funeral on November 25, 1963. The site was designed by architect John Carl Warnecke, a long-time friend of President Kennedy's. The permanent John F. Kennedy Eternal Flame grave site was consecrated and opened to the public on March 15, 1967.Original gravesitePresident John F. Kennedy was assassinated on Friday, November 22, 1963.Initial press reports indicated that President Kennedy would be buried at Holyhood Cemetery in Brookline, Massachusetts, where his son Patrick Bouvier Kennedy (who had died on August 9, 1963, two days after his premature birth) was buried.But the site for the President's grave was quickly changed to the hillside just below Arlington House. The site was chosen because the President and his friend, architect John Carl Warnecke, happened to visit the site in March 1963 and the President had admired the peaceful atmosphere of the location. The initial suggestion to bury President Kennedy at Arlington appears to have been made by Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy agreed to the change. Although Kennedy's sisters and many of his long-time associates from Massachusetts were opposed to burial at Arlington, Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy visited the site with McNamara on Saturday, November 23, and concluded that Mrs. Kennedy's wishes should be honored.

Ft Myer Officers Club
Distance: 0.8 mi Competitive Analysis
214 Jackson Ave
Fort Myer, VA 22211

(703) 524-0200

Arlington National Cemetery - Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier
Distance: 1.0 mi Competitive Analysis
Memorial Dr
Arlington, VA 20242

changing of the guard of the unknown. Arlington national cemetary
Distance: 1.0 mi Competitive Analysis
Memorial Dr
Arlington, VA 22204

Fort Myer Bowling Center
Distance: 1.0 mi Competitive Analysis
Building 411, McNair Rd
Fort Myer, VA 22211

(703) 528-4766

Rosslyn Spectrum Theatre
Distance: 0.3 mi Competitive Analysis
1611 N Kent St
Arlington, VA 22209

(703) 685-4440

Dhamilikuwa, Lamjung
Distance: 1.2 mi Competitive Analysis
lamjung Dhamilikuwa 6 Syauli BAzar
Arlington, VA

Rosslyn Outdoor Film Festival
Distance: 0.6 mi Competitive Analysis
1300 Lee Highway
Arlington, VA 22209

Crystal City, VA
Distance: 0.6 mi Competitive Analysis
1500 North Eads Street
Arlington, VA 22202

Cosi
Distance: 0.8 mi Competitive Analysis
2050 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201-3007

(703) 522-0300

Stadium-Armory in Washington DC
Distance: 1.1 mi Competitive Analysis
2001 East Capitol st
Arlington, VA 22201

Robert E Lee Memorial
Distance: 0.7 mi Competitive Analysis
Sherman Dr
Arlington, VA 22211

(703) 607-8052

My Thrive Pilates
Distance: 1.0 mi Competitive Analysis
1401 14th St N
Arlington, VA 22201

Henninger Media Services
Distance: 0.8 mi Competitive Analysis
1320 N Courthouse Rd, Ste 130
Arlington, VA 22201

(703) 243-3444

Creative video production and post production company with a 30 year history as an industry leader.

Bourbon Steak At Four Seasons Hotel In Georgetown, Washington Dc
Distance: 1.2 mi Competitive Analysis
2800 Penn Ave NW
Arlington, VA 20007

(202) 944-2026

SuperStarTickets
Distance: 0.9 mi Competitive Analysis
2305 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201

(703) 553-8500

Twilight Tattoo
Distance: 1.1 mi Competitive Analysis
Sheridan Ave
Fort Myer, VA 22211

(202) 685-2888

Twilight Tattoo is an hour-long, live-action military pageant featuring Soldiers from The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own." Experience a glimpse into American history through performances by The U.S. Army Blues, vocalists from The U.S. Army Band Downrange and U.S. Army Band Voices, The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, and The U.S. Army Drill Team. Twilight Tattoo 2015 Dates: April 29 - May 6, 13, 20, 27 - June 3, 10, 17, 24 - July 8, 15, 22, 29 - August 5, 12, 19

Magnificent Intentions Music Festival
Distance: 0.8 mi Competitive Analysis
Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201

CONFIRMED ACTS Justin Jones | Vandaveer | Olivia & the Mates The Cowards Choir | The Beanstalk Library I Paint Branch Derek Evry & His Band of Misanthropes | Margot MacDonald Fellow Creatures (feat. Sam McCormally) | Luray | The Jackfields The NRIs I Lauren Calve Band | The Fire Tonight | lowercase letters YUM. I South Rail I Roof Beams I Carolyn Crysdale | Jasmine Gillison PLUS: Sunday Afternoon Kids' Show w/ Rainbow Rock The Magnificent Intentions Music Festival is the brainchild of DC-area musician Ryan Walker (of the bands The Beanstalk Library and The Cowards Choir). The idea for the festival was sparked when Ryan was watching the Grammys and realized he had a plethora of friends in the area who make music as good as (if not better than) what was on display at the awards show. Taking place at IOTA Club and Café in Arlington, VA from October 17th through the 19th, the festival takes its name from a quote by Charles Dickens, calling DC the “city of magnificent intentions.” Curated and produced by Ryan, along with band mates, friends and other key members of the DC-area music scene, the festival will be a three-day showcase and celebration of the wide variety of high quality acts that are unfortunately largely unknown outside of the area.

Arch Campbell Show
Distance: 0.3 mi Competitive Analysis
1100 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22209

Rosslyn Farmers Market
Distance: 0.4 mi Competitive Analysis
1401 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22209

(703) 522-6628