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The memorial to our third President was dedicated on the 200^th anniversary of Thomas Jefferson's birth in 1943. Four years earlier, President Franklin Roosevelt laid the cornerstone. The Jefferson Memorial celebrates his architectural as well as governmental influence in America. A 19-foot bronze figure of Jefferson dominates the interior, and the walls are inscribed with his most famous writings. Included are excerpts from the Declaration of Independence.

Paddle boats may be rented nearby for a sea-level tour of the Tidal Basin.

There are park rangers available from 8:00 am to 12 midnight daily, except Christmas Day. For more information on ranger programs, call (202) 426-6821