Jefferson Memorial, National Memorial in West Potomac Park, Washington DC, United States
The circular marble structure features a bronze statue of Thomas Jefferson standing 19 feet tall under a domed ceiling with Ionic columns.
The construction began in 1939 under President Franklin D Roosevelt's initiative and concluded in 1943, with the bronze statue installation completed in 1947.
The memorial walls display four significant Jefferson texts, including passages from the Declaration of Independence and his views on religious freedom.
The monument remains open twenty-four hours daily, with National Park Service rangers providing information between 9:30 AM and 11:30 PM.
Japanese cherry trees encircle the memorial along the Tidal Basin, creating a ring of pink blossoms from late March through mid-April.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1943
Architects: John Russell Pope
Creator: John Russell Pope
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Website: https://www.nps.gov/thje/index.htm
Made from material: bronze, marble
Opening Hours: 24/7
Website: https://nps.gov/thje
GPS coordinates: 38.88139,-77.03667
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:39
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