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Introduction
The Thomas Jefferson Memorial was established to praise Thomas Jefferson for his words that shaped American ideals. Many of these words are inscribed across the walls of this impressive memorial. It is a place of liberty for all the people of America. The statue for the memorial was built by Rudolph Evans. It was built at the bank of Potomac River Tidal Basin. There was much controversy over the place ment because of some Japanese Cherry Blossom. No major changes were made after its dedication in 1943. Although the most important change was changing the statues which were switched when the World War II restrictions on metal were lifted.
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Interesting Facts
- The statue of Jefferson was built facing the White House.
- It has a neoclassical design similar to the Pantheon.
- Trees surronding the memorial were a gift from Tokyo to Washington D.C.
- Designs were picked from among Jeffersons favorites.
- The memorial was built to show Jefferson's contributions to America.
- Designed by John Russell Pope.
- Built by Tyler Nichols.
- Building was started in 1939.
- It was finished in 1943.
- The current bronze statue was added in 1947.
- It is managed by the National Park Service.
- Ranked fourth on the List of America's Favorite Architecture by the American Institute of Architects.
- The site of the Memorial was created by using landfill dredged from the Potomac River.
- The site was originally to be used for a Theodore Roosevelt memorial but was never funded.
- The quotes on the walls of the memorial are form some of his letters.
Bibliography
National Park Service . Jefferson Memorial. 2008. http://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/wash/dc73.htm
No author given. Jefferson Memorial. 2010. http://www.aviewoncities.com/washington/jeffersonmemorial.htm
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Pictures
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Other Links
http://www.aviewoncities.com/washington/jeffersonmemorial.htm
http://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/wash/dc73.htm
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Video
http://www.5min.com/Video/Visit-the-Jefferson-Memorial-in-Washington-DC-488997028
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