Raising the Colors: Honor at the Marine Corps War Memorial

Standing beneath a dramatic winter sky, the iconic US Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia, captures one of the most recognizable moments in American military history—the raising of the flag on Iwo Jima during World War II. Photographed by James Engel, this wide-angle composition emphasizes both the monument's powerful symbolism and the soaring American flag above it. The shifting clouds add depth and emotion, creating a timeless tribute to the courage, sacrifice, and unity of the United States Marines and all who have served. #EngelPhotography #USMarineCorpsWarMemorial #IwoJimaMemorial #Arlington #Virginia #UnitedStates #AmericanFlag #MilitaryMemorial #Monument #Statue #Architecture #Patriotism #MilitaryHistory #WorldWarII #TravelPhotography #HistoryPhotography #Landmarks #NorthAmerica