The FDR Memorial is a 7.5-acre site dedicated to America's 32nd president. A short walk from the Jefferson Memorial, the FDR Memorial features waterfalls, sculptures, and an outdoor gallery, all of which depict the significant facets of Roosevelt's term in office, from famous speeches to his Fireside Chats.
Located between the Tidal Basin and the Potomac, the FDR Memorial is mostly comprised of huge red-granite walls that form open-air rooms. On the walls are some of FDR's famous quotes from the Great Depression and New Deal such as, "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself."
Ten bronze sculptures and bas-reliefs depict FDR, wife Eleanor, and images from FDR's four terms as president. The park also has waterfalls, reflecting pools, and plenty of shady spots to sit and relax. There is also an air-conditioned gift shop that features books on FDR and his presidency.
Unveiled in May 1997, the FDR Memorial is one of Washington's most recent monuments. Upon opening, the memorial received mixed reviews for several reasons. One observation is that FDR wanted his memorial to be simple and understated, but huge granite walls on 7.5 acres precludes that possibility. Another objection is that FDR is not depicted in his wheelchair or with his jauntily angled cigarette.
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