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Aerial View
The design and organization of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial landscape seen from above. In order to be exactly aligned with the north-south axis to the White House, about four acres of the Tidal Basin needed to be filled in and the sea wall revised.
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The Memorial at Night
The Jefferson Memorial reflected in the Tidal Basin by night.
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Cherry Blossoms
The Thomas Jefferson Memorial framed by cherry trees.
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Cherry Blossom Festival
The White House is visible across the Tidal Basin; visitors enjoy a concert during the Cherry Blossom Festival.
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Flooding Walkway
The Tidal Basin currently covers walks twice a day.
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A New Walkway
A new walkway was built to replace the walk covered by water twice a day.
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Memorial Interior
Visitors enjoy the interior; four lengthy Jefferson quotes are inscribed on the walls.
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Statue of Thomas Jefferson
The bronze statue of Thomas Jefferson replaced a plaster version since metals were scarce during WWII when the memorial was built.
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Statue Maintenance
Memorials and statues need to be cleaned regularly.
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Exhibits
Exhibits in the lower level of the memorial.
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Colonnade Details
Look up to see details of the colonnade.
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Declaration of Independence
Close-up of Declaration of Independence quotation.
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