Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial in Washington, DC
Located half way between the Lincoln Memorial and Jefferson Memorial, the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial honors not only our 32nd President, but also the 12 years of American History during his time in office from 1933-1945. Divided into four outdoor galleries each representing one of FDR's terms in office, the memorial features a wide variety of sculptures, quotations from FDR, waterfalls & pools, quiet alcoves, and many other symbolic works of art.
The first room depicts FDR's early presidency, inauguration and the creation of the New Deal in response to the Great Depression. A variety of different sculptures will get your attention as you enter room two, where a group of men standing in a bread line, a rural farm couple, and a young man listening to one of FDR's famous fireside chats are depicted showing both the hope and hard times of that era. As you enter the third room you'll be reminded of World War II. A large fierce waterfall with large blocks of granite scattered around symbolize how the war was tearing the country apart. Room three also features a large statue of FDR with his beloved dog fala. The fourth room honors the life and legacy of FDR as well as First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. A statue of Eleanor pays tribute to her role of First Lady as well as her work with the United Nations and as a crusader for human rights. With all the history and symbolism, the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial not only honors the accomplishmetns of FDR, but also remembers the 12 years of American History that took place during his presidency.
The following tours visit Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial:
As the lights go down in DC, this three hour journey will take you to see the most popular monuments and buildings, such as the Jefferson Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam War Memorial, and the Korean War Memorial among others, truly shine when they are lit up with their own special spotlights.
Explore the sights and sounds of Washington DC with the Monuments Tour, Capital Sites Tour, or Sites at Night where you bike from 4-8 miles with your guide explaining the importances and fun facts of the different highlighted sites along the way.
The following tours drive by Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial:
This all-day tour will take you to some of the area's most popular monuments and museums, such as National Air and Space Museum, the Smithsonian Institute, the Capitol Building, the FBI Building, and the Library of Congress among various other stops along the tour.
When the sun goes down, Washington DC turns into a different city, and Old Town Trolley Tours knows just the right way to show off the Capital City at night, making stops over a 2 1/2 hour period at the FDR Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veteran's Memorial, Korean War Veteran's Memorial, and the Iwo Jima Memorial, allowing you to see these sights in a different light.
The Mt Vernon / Arlington Tour offers Washington DC visitors a rich look into the history of our nation as you explore over a dozen landmarks throughout Mt Vernon, Arlington and DC proper.
Explore the sights and sounds of Washington DC with the Monuments Tour, Capital Sites Tour, or Sites at Night where you bike from 4-8 miles with your guide explaining the importances and fun facts of the different highlighted sites along the way.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial is a Tour Stop / Pick Up for the following tours:
All aboard for fun in the nation's capital as you sit back while expert tour guides help you discover the beauty and majesty of Washington DC with a two hour adventure covering Washington's major attractions such as the Lincoln Memorial, Georgetown, Washington National Cathedral, the White House, the museums of the Smithsonian Institution and Vietnam Veteran's Memorial.
We also offer a detail of most tour stops, drive bys and visits with our Tour Connections page.
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