Felix Weihs de Weldon was an Austrian-born American sculptor renowned for his monumental public works. His most famous creation is the Marine Corps War Memorial, also known as the Iwo Jima Memorial, located in Arlington, Virginia. Throughout his prolific career, he created over 1,200 public monuments across all seven continents. De Weldon served in the United States Navy during World War II, which greatly influenced his patriotic and military-themed sculptures.
Apr 12, 1907 -
Jun 03, 2003
Austrian-American
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