The Jefferson Memorial

The Jefferson Memorial! There is no greater city for postcards than our nation's capital, Washington, D.C.!

The Jefferson Memorial is a fantastic site in D.C.. The picture shows the Japanese cherry blossoms in full and the water of the Potomac guarding the memorial. For anyone who has been to D.C., you know that this site is a little tricky to find. It is interesting that it was built away from the other major D.C. mall sites and as easy to miss. One of the reasons for that is that Thomas Jefferson did not always have the positive reputation he has today. The Louisiana Purchase was seen by his critics as government overreach. Then being the founder of the Democratic party as well as a slave owner haunted his reputation until Franklin Roosevelt came to power. FDR was instrumental in redefining Thomas Jefferson's reputation and making him a part positive part of the history of the Democratic party.

Structurally it is gorgeous and resembles The Pantheon of Rome. Inside is a bronze statue of Jefferson.

The card describes it as being "Located on the Tidal Basin in West Potomac Park..." Photo by Justine Hill.

What a site!


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