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Washington Memorials & Monuments

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Theodore Roosevelt Island Washington DC
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As a memorial to former president, Theodore Roosevelt, Congress designated a small island in his name. Accessible by footbridge from the parking lot, off the north-bound lane of the George Washington Memorial Parkway, this island includes a memorial plaza with a large statue of Roosevelt, as well as 2 mi (3.2 km) of walking trails.
Address: . | Washington, DC [ Map ]
Tel: 1 703 289-2500

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Family Tree of Life Statue
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Located in Rock Creek Park, adjacent to the Carter Barron Amphitheater, the Family Tree of Life Statue is a large monument made from oak by Dennis Stoy, Jr. The statue represents an African-American family and is open daily from 8am to dusk.
Address: 16th & Colorado Avenue NW | Washington, DC

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Vietnam Veterans Memorial
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This memorial is intended to remember the American military who sacrificed their lives during the Vietnam War. This was the nation's least popular war. Featured in the memorial is the Wall of names, the Three Servicemen Statue and Flagpole. Also featured is the Vietnam Women's Memorial.
Address: Bacon Drive and Constitution Avenue | Washington, DC [ Map ]
Tel: 1 202 426-6841
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Vietnam Women's Memorial
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Located across from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, this large bronze statue depicts three service women and one wounded soldier supported by sandbags. The memorial is open 24-hours.
Address: 21st Street & Constitution Avenue NW | Washington, DC
Tel: 1 202 426-6841

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Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
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Located near the National Mall, along Cherry Tree Walk. The memorial features four outdoor rooms, each one representing one of his four terms. There is also a 10-foot statue of the former President in a wheelchair. Roosevelt was the 32nd President and came into office during the Great Depression.
Address: 1850 W Basin Drive | Washington, DC | 20024 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 202 426-6841
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Lincoln Memorial
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Located in the National Mall, the Lincoln Memorial is a tribute to former President Abraham Lincoln. Designed with a Greek Temple theme, this memorial has 36 Doric columns, each representing a state at the time of Lincoln's death. The north wall features an etched version of Lincoln's second inaugural speech.
Address: 23rd Street NW | Washington, DC | 20024-2000 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 202 426-6841
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National World War II Memorial
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The National World War II Memorial honors the 16 million Americans who served in WWII and the more than 400,000 that died. The memorial is located on 17th Street, between Constitution and Independence Avenues. It is between the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial.
Address: 17th Street & Independence Avenues NW | Washington, DC | 20024 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 202 619-7222
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Extra Mile Points of Light Volunteer Pathway National Monument
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The Extra Mile is a national monument that pays tribute to great American volunteer pioneers, such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Clara Barton. Continously evolving to include additional volunteers, this memorial will eventually span a one-mile walking path in the heart of downtown Washington, DC. The mile is formed by a series of custom-designed bronze medallions that are set into a granite block in the sidewalk.
Address: 15th Street NW | Washington, DC
Tel: 1 202 729-8165
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Emancipation Statue
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The Emancipation Statue consists of a bronze replica of Lincoln with the Emancipation Proclamation in his right hand and his left hand over the head of a liberated slave kneeling at his feet. Interestingly, the statue was built almost entirely with funds donated by former slaves.
Address: Lincoln Park (East Captiol St between 11th & 13 Sts. NE) | Washington, DC
Tel: 1 202 690-5155

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Washington Monument
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This momument stands in appreciation of George Washington, the first president of the United States. It pays tribute to his role as a leader while the country struggled to gain independence from Great Britain more than 200 years ago.
Address: 15th Avenue & Constitution Avenue NW | Washington, DC | 20001 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 202 426-6841
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Mary McLeod Bethune Statue & Council House
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Located in Lincoln Park, the Mary McLeod Bethune Statue commemorates the life of Mary McLeod Bethune and the organization she founded, the National Council of Negro Women. The Bethune Council House was Mary's last Washington, DC residence and the first headquarters of the organization.
Address: 1318 Vermont Ave NW | Washington, DC | 20005-3607 [ Map ]

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Thomas Jefferson Memorial
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Thomas Jefferson had many attributes: he was a political philosopher, architect, musician, scientist and primarily the third President of the United States. Honoring the former President's life and his contribution to the United States, a 19-foot bronze statue of Jefferson surrounded by his most famous writings stands as the centerpiece of the memorial.
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Tel: 1 202 426-6841
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial & Museum
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Marble walls in Judiciary Square honor all of America's federal, state and local law enforcers. Inscribed on the walls are names of more than 17,000 officers killed in the line of duty. New names are added every May during National Police Week. A museum is currently being constructed that will house a collection of the nation's most significant law enforcement artifacts. A major emphasis will be on educating visitors about the essential role that law enforcement plays in a free society.
Address: 400 7th St. NW | Washington, DC | 20004 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 202 737-3400
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The United States Navy Memorial & Naval Heritage Center
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Featuring an outdoor memorial to the United States Navy, as well as a Naval Heritage Center that honors the men and women of the U.S. Navy, this popular site also hosts a variety of events throughout the year.
Address: 701 Pennsylvania Ave NW | Washington, DC | 20004 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 202 737-2300

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Korean War Veterans Memorial
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Adjacent to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, the Korean War Veterans Memorial features a large mural wall with sculpted soldiers and inscribed with the words "Freedom is not Free." The memorial also features photographic images of nurses, chaplains, crew chiefs and other support personnel that took part in the Korean War.
Address: Independence Avenue at the Lincoln Memorial | Washington, DC | 20024 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 202 426-6841
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