Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

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Picture of FDR in a wheel chair within his memorial
From Adversity to Presidency
Statue of Eleanor Roosevelt
Statue of First Lady and US Delegate to the US, Eleanor Roosevelt is found within the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
An up-close photo of Franklin Delano Roosevelt Face
An up-close photo of Franklin Delano Roosevelt's face located in Room 3
A four tier cascade of water flows
One of five main water features located in Room 2 at Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
Vivid pink colors surround the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial during Japanese Cherry Blossom peak bloom time
Photos: National Park Service

About Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

These words by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt ushered the United States into World War II and defined what it is to be an American. Stop by this secluded memorial and begin to understand the Roosevelt legacy.

Quick Facts

State District of Columbia
State Code DC
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Location & Map

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial is located in District of Columbia.

Operating Hours

There are no Rangers on duty at this site (except for special events). The United States Park Police are on duty 24 hours a day.

Wednesday All Day
Monday All Day
Thursday All Day
Sunday All Day
Tuesday All Day
Friday All Day
Saturday All Day

Activities

Guided Tours Self-Guided Tours - Walking Junior Ranger Program Wildlife Watching Birdwatching Shopping Bookstore and Park Store Gift Shop and Souvenirs

Getting There

GPS Coordinates: 38.883625, -77.043868 Address: 400 West Basin Drive SW, Washington, D.C. Nearest Intersection: West Basin Drive SW & Ohio Drive. SW

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Contact & Address

Address 400 West Basin Drive SW, Washington, DC, 20002
Phone 2024266841
Email national_mall@nps.gov

Topics & Themes

Presidents Wars and Conflicts World War II

Things To Do

Travel Through Time at the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

Travel Through Time at the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

From the Great Depression to World War II and beyond, follow a timeline representing America's longest-serving president and the challenges…

Explore the memorial at your own pace, or join a ranger-guided tour.

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