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US May Lose Original 1945 Iwo Jima Monument at Bonhams Auction:
NY Daily News ^ | January 27, 2013 | Shayna Jacobs

Posted on 01/27/2013 12:57:21 PM PST by WARMUSEUM

Original Iwo Jima monument, which used to be housed at the Intrepid Sea-Air- Space Museum, to hit the auction block. The 10-ton piece, inspired by the iconic photo taken at the Battle of Iwo Jima in 1945 and the model for the flag-raising Marine Corps War Memorial statue in Arlington, Va., will be up for sale at Bonhams auction house on Feb. 22. It is listed for sale for $1.3 million to $1.8 million.

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events; Unclassified
KEYWORDS: iwojima; marinecorps; wwii
John&Tio, thanks for your interest. Most people don’t know there was an earlier original 1945 Monument. This original 10-ton Monument in the Daily News rare 1945 color photo was made in 1945 of cast stone (bronzed) and is not the 80-ton 1952 bronze in Arlington. (Don’t worry, it’s still there!) This 1945 one never belonged to gov’t. Our gov’t was broke in 1945 so sculptor DeWeldon paid for it and lent it to Navy who gave it back to him when Pan American Union was built on that spot. Congressional Resolution thanking him + authorizing the larger Arlington bronze goes with it! Bonhams catalog has the full history. I’m donating a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the Monument and collection to the MARINE CORPS – LAW ENFORCEMENT FOUNDATION which provides scholarships for the children of those killed in action. Rodney
1 posted on 01/27/2013 12:57:32 PM PST by WARMUSEUM
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To: WARMUSEUM

Why doesn’t the current owner donate it himself and take a big tax write-off? Several “Asian businessmen” are interested. If it falls into the hands of the Japs, Kim Jong Dumb-Dumb, or the Commie-Red Chinamen, I will blame the current owner for such a disgusting travesty.


2 posted on 01/27/2013 1:11:49 PM PST by twister881
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US May Lose...

What's the US? ... ? ...?

Oh wait, is that the Republic that used to be hanging around world prior to WW-II?

3 posted on 01/27/2013 1:13:54 PM PST by C210N (When people fear government there is tyranny; when government fears people there is liberty)
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To: C210N

What’s it matter! I am sure that is what echos out of the oval office in response to any questions on this subject.


4 posted on 01/27/2013 1:20:05 PM PST by Mouton (108th MI Group.....68-71)
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To: WARMUSEUM

Wow. I wish the H.E.A.R.T.S. Museum could have that one. It is an entire museum dedicated to all American Veterans, and would that ever be loved by the million people a year who go there to honor the War Heroes of America.

http://heartsmuseum.com/


5 posted on 01/27/2013 1:29:48 PM PST by beautress (God Bless Our Troops)
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To: WARMUSEUM

It may not stay in the U.S.; selfless service to the nation at high cost - to the extent of even one’s life - is not much in fashion these days.


6 posted on 01/27/2013 1:42:00 PM PST by Jack Hammer
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To: Jack Hammer

My father served for two years in the Pacific theater during WWII. My uncle served in the Atlantic and the Pacific theaters. Both also served during Korea and Vietnam. My brothers and I served in and during Vietnam, Persian Gulf Expeditionary Ops, and Gulf War I.

Mr. Brown: Do not dishonor the service and sacrifice of so many Americans by selling out to a foreign interest. Donate the statue to a reputable, patriotic war/veterans museum so that honor can be preserved.


7 posted on 01/27/2013 2:08:33 PM PST by twister881
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To: twister881

Amen to that.


8 posted on 01/27/2013 2:45:18 PM PST by Jack Hammer
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To: WARMUSEUM

What photo ? I don’t see any photo ! What are you talking about ?


9 posted on 01/27/2013 3:47:42 PM PST by mosesdapoet (.Should this former Chicago "Mechanic" go out of retirement ?)
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To: twister881
Why doesn’t the current owner donate it himself and take a big tax write-off?

Why should he? He's 70. He may need the cash. What business of it of yours? There are plenty of 1%ers and foundations and museums that can come up with less than $2m if they want to for such a piece. If they don't care to... oh well.

10 posted on 01/27/2013 4:01:30 PM PST by newzjunkey (bah)
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My father, uncle, brothers, and I served and fought for this country. That's what makes it my business. The original Iwo Jima memorial should not end up in the hands of foreign interests, as Mr. Brown is intimating. It's personal for me. If he could afford to purchase it, he should be able to ensure it stays in the USA. For your edification, read “Prisoners of the Japanese” and “The Rape of Nanking.” And stop about 1%’ers. You sound like an OWS clone.
11 posted on 01/27/2013 6:25:30 PM PST by twister881
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Wow, what rights do we have here to dictate how someone disposes of their property and spends their money?

The is part of what this country is supposed to stand for, being free, and that’s what our vets help us keep.

You think Monument should stay in the US, do the capitalist thing and buy it. Stop sounding like the Liberals because it is an emotional issue.


12 posted on 01/27/2013 7:33:18 PM PST by where's_the_Outrage? (Held my nose to vote.)
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