Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial
Bibliography Introduction Video
Pictures Other links Interesting Facts
Introduction
            The Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial was established in 1955 by Congress. It was not until 1997 when the memorial was built in Washington D.C. next to other presidential monuments. The purpose of this memorial was to honor Franklin Roosevelt for his great 12 year era for future generations to set example for later presidents. Lawrence Halprin was the designern for this monument along with Leonard Baskin, Neil Estern, Robert Graham, Thomas Hardy, and George Segal.There are five main water parts of the memorial  that have symbolism. They are the single large drop- represents the crash of the economy that led to Great Depression. The multi-stair step drops- Tennesee Valley authority dam building project. Falls is varying angles- World War II. A still pool- Franklin D. Roosevelt's death. Wide array combining earlier falls- Roosevelt's presidency. This memorial also is the only one that has a dog in it. 


Pictures


On the picture in the middle is a picture of Franklin and his dog. (Fala), One of the most famous scenes in the memorial. On the picture to the left there is a rock that says the words "I Hate War"...He said this in one of his most famous speeches. It showed what great of a man he was for not wanting to fight. On the far right is a picture of the waterfall in the monument.




Video
For a video about Franklin Roosevelt, what he was about, and a little bit about the memorial, Click this link.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsGbxy3e__Y&feature=related






Interesting Facts
  1. The Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial was established in 1955 but finally put in in 1997. 
  2. The Memorial consists of many different scenes like a big water fall, or a rock that says "I Hate War."
  3. It was put in for future generations to honor what he did and admire his 12 year term as president.
  4. The main memorial scene is a sculpture of Franklin and his dog, Fala.
  5. More then 2.8 million people visit the memorial each year on average.
  6. The monument stretches over 7.5 acres.
  7. Small man made waterfalls are located in this monument also.


Other Links

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franklin_Delano_Roosevelt_Memorial


http://history1900s.about.com/od/people/ss/FDR-Memorial.htm




Bibliography
1. Rosenberg, Jennifer, F.D.R. Memorial in Washington D.C. 1997, Www.About.com

2. Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial 2006, Www.aviewoncities.com


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By: Aaron Grammer 8-Olgin 2011.