FDR Memorial

Average Rating

40

The FDR memmorial is a beautiful place to be in .. its on the shore of the tidal basin on one side ... and it is sculpted with amazing fountains and the most memmorable saying of FDR ... and also since he was a handicap ... the whole area is made in a handicap friendly manner !!

Posted by ismailb on April 03, 2011. Brought to you by virtualtourist.

Average Rating

90

You need to get off the beaten path a bit to find the memorial, but it is worth the trip. Of course there were many discussions about the design of it....as there is with all monuments and new bldgs in DC. The town is full of opinions. Some say the wheelchair depiction was not necessary. I believe he was the only president to serve in a wheelchair.
One of the premier activiites of FDR's...

Posted by Pawtuxet on April 03, 2011. Brought to you by virtualtourist.

Average Rating

90

The FDR Memorial is the newest presidential monument, and is in a nook just west of the Tidal Basin. There was much controversy surrounding this memorial at its dedication ceremony, because FDR was not shown in his wheelchair.

There are stark walls, and hidden waterfalls, and bronze pieces by George Segal depicting a bread line. It is very peaceful, with the sound of trickling water drowning...

Posted by vivalasteph on April 03, 2011. Brought to you by virtualtourist.

Worth seeing

Average Rating

60

This memorial was located on a beautiful site but I just wasnt as impressed with it as much as the others...it seemed to ramble unlike the others

Posted by A Yahoo! Contributor on January 15, 2007. Brought to you by wcities.

Often Overlooked

Average Rating

100

The FDR memorial right next to the Jefferson Memorial is worth the visit

Posted by jcs_ic2 on December 31, 2006. Brought to you by wcities.

This monument is not only a memorial to the nation's 32nd president, but also a remembrance of the people of his time. The monument stretches along the Tidal Basin with four outdoor gallery rooms, connected by granite passageways. Each room exhibits aspects of Franklin D. Roosevelt's terms in office. The second room, for example, depicts the Great Depression with statues waiting in a bread line...

Posted on May 05, 2008. Brought to you by wcities.