Jefferson Memorial
Neoclassical D.C. monument
The Jefferson Memorial is a neoclassical monument in Washington, D.C., honoring Thomas Jefferson, the third U.S. president and principal author of the Declaration of Independence.
Located on the Tidal Basin, the domed structure houses a bronze statue of Jefferson and excerpts from his writings.
It's a standard stop on tours of the National Mall: We walked from the Lincoln Memorial to the Jefferson Memorial.
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