Marine Corps War Memorial
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The Marine Corps War Memorial is a monumental bronze sculpture near Arlington National Cemetery that depicts the iconic World War II flag-raising on Iwo Jima, honoring all U.S. Marine Corps personnel who have died in defense of the United States.
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How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T3424 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Marine Corps War Memorial Context triple: [Arlington, Virginia, contains, Marine Corps War Memorial]
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Jefferson Memorial
The Jefferson Memorial is a neoclassical monument in Washington, D.C., dedicated to Thomas Jefferson, the third U.S. president and principal author of the Declaration of Independence.
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USS Arizona Memorial
The USS Arizona Memorial is a World War II monument in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, honoring the sailors and Marines who died aboard the battleship USS Arizona during the 1941 Japanese attack.
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Lincoln Memorial
The Lincoln Memorial is a monumental neoclassical temple in Washington, D.C., honoring the 16th U.S. president, Abraham Lincoln, and serving as a symbolic site for American civil rights and national unity.
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National Mall
The National Mall is a large, historic park in the heart of Washington, D.C., known for its iconic monuments, memorials, and museums that symbolize American history and democracy.
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Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery is a United States military cemetery and national memorial site where many American service members and notable figures are buried.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Marine Corps War Memorial Target entity description: The Marine Corps War Memorial is a monumental bronze sculpture near Arlington National Cemetery that depicts the iconic World War II flag-raising on Iwo Jima, honoring all U.S. Marine Corps personnel who have died in defense of the United States.
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A.
Jefferson Memorial
The Jefferson Memorial is a neoclassical monument in Washington, D.C., dedicated to Thomas Jefferson, the third U.S. president and principal author of the Declaration of Independence.
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B.
USS Arizona Memorial
The USS Arizona Memorial is a World War II monument in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, honoring the sailors and Marines who died aboard the battleship USS Arizona during the 1941 Japanese attack.
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C.
Lincoln Memorial
The Lincoln Memorial is a monumental neoclassical temple in Washington, D.C., honoring the 16th U.S. president, Abraham Lincoln, and serving as a symbolic site for American civil rights and national unity.
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D.
National Mall
The National Mall is a large, historic park in the heart of Washington, D.C., known for its iconic monuments, memorials, and museums that symbolize American history and democracy.
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E.
Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery is a United States military cemetery and national memorial site where many American service members and notable figures are buried.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
bronze sculpture
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monument ⓘ outdoor sculpture ⓘ war memorial ⓘ |
| architect | Horace W. Peaslee ⓘ |
| category |
Monuments and memorials in Virginia
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Outdoor sculptures in Virginia ⓘ World War II memorials in the United States ⓘ |
| commemorates | U.S. Marine Corps personnel who died in defense of the United States ⓘ |
| constructionCompletedIn | 1954 ⓘ |
| country |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| dedicatedBy |
President Dwight D. Eisenhower
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linked to:
Dwight D. Eisenhower
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| dedicatedTo | United States Marine Corps ⓘ |
| dedicationDate | 1954-11-10 ⓘ |
| depicts | Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima ⓘ |
| depictsConflict | World War II ⓘ |
| depictsEvent | Battle of Iwo Jima ⓘ |
| designer | Felix de Weldon ⓘ |
| features |
American flag on a tall flagpole
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six U.S. Marines raising the American flag ⓘ |
| flagpoleHeight |
approximately 18 meters
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approximately 60 feet ⓘ |
| hasCoordinateLocation | 38.8893° N, 77.0697° W ⓘ |
| hasInscription | In honor and memory of the men of the United States Marine Corps who have given their lives to their country since 10 November 1775 ⓘ |
| hasLighting | illuminated at night ⓘ |
| height |
approximately 24 meters
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approximately 78 feet ⓘ |
| inspiredBy |
photograph Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima by Joe Rosenthal
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linked to:
Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima
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| locatedIn |
Arlington County, Virginia
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linked to:
Arlington, Virginia
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| locatedInMetropolitanArea |
Washington, D.C. metropolitan area
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linked to:
Washington metropolitan area
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| locatedNear | Arlington National Cemetery ⓘ |
| managedBy | National Park Service ⓘ |
| materialUsed |
bronze
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granite base ⓘ |
| near | Netherlands Carillon ⓘ |
| ownedBy |
United States federal government
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linked to:
United States government
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| partOf | George Washington Memorial Parkway ⓘ |
| sculptor | Felix de Weldon ⓘ |
| subjectOf | tourist visits in the Washington, D.C. area ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
American victory at Iwo Jima
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courage and sacrifice of U.S. Marines ⓘ |
| unveiledOn | 1954-11-10 ⓘ |
| usedFor |
Memorial Day observances
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Veterans Day observances ⓘ military ceremonies ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Marine Corps War Memorial Description of subject: The Marine Corps War Memorial is a monumental bronze sculpture near Arlington National Cemetery that depicts the iconic World War II flag-raising on Iwo Jima, honoring all U.S. Marine Corps personnel who have died in defense of the United States.
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Sunset Parade (historically before relocation to the Marine Corps War Memorial)
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United States flag raising
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United States Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia
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Arlington County (name adopted 1920)
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Sunset Parade (historically associated)
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Sunset Parade (historically associated)
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