Monday, February 4, 2013

Harlingen, Texas

Harlingen is a great place for retired people.  Everything is convenient and close to many interesting places. 



Below is the original sculpture used in casting the famous bronzed Marine Corps Memorial in Arlington, VA. depicting the raising of the US flag over Iwo Jima on Feb. 23, 1945, during World War II. It is over 100 feet high and weighs 130 tons. It was given to the Marine Military Academy 1981.






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