Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
I really enjoyed visiting the FDR Memorial. It was calming and soothing. Also, I think walking along the Tidal Basin to get to it helps in the calming department. But I know that a lot of it had to do with Roosevelt's quotes throughout the memorial, his drive for freedom and his distaste for war.
Franklin Roosevelt and his dog Fala.
I Hate War
Urban Breadline
"I have seen war
I hate war"
End the Beginning of All Wars
Found in the 'Second Room' of the FDR Memorial, these bronze panels depict the "New Deal" social and economic programs
Loved all the artwork and symbolism of the hands and faces
Cherry tree that looks like a woman
http://www.tourofdc.org/monuments/FDR/
The Jefferson Memorial is unique in beauty because it's set apart from the National Mall and is surrounded by the Tidal Basin and...eh hem...cherry trees. It was a calming walk to the Jefferson Memorial, allowing time for introspection or just enjoying the beauty of our Nation's Capital. Happily, when I got to the Jefferson Memorial, it wasn't overrun with a million people, so the quiet serenity was very pleasant.
My first view of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial
The Jefferson Memorial framed by cherry tree...branches, no blossoms.
Thomas Jefferson looks out towards the Tidal Basin, the National Mall and the White House.
Statue of Thomas Jefferson
The Declaration of Independence
http://www.tourofdc.org/monuments/jefferson-memorial/
Another super cool building! I would have loved to have spent more time here, but it was almost 5pm when I got here and there were so many 14 year olds there, I told myself I'd go back another day. Well, unfortunately, that never happened. I was told by a National Park Ranger that the view from the top of the Old Post Office is better than the view from the Washington Monument but not as well known. However, since the Washington Monument was closed, everyone was going to the Old Post Office to get a spectacular view of the Capital. Well, I stamped my National Park Passport book, vowing to come back another day.
Built in the 1890's, it's the 3rd tallest building in Washington DC, only the Washington Monument and Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception are taller.
Old Post Office
Built in the "Richardsonian Romanesque" style.
Other random pictures for the day
While walking to the Jefferson Memorial, I was crossing a bridge and saw this couple getting their pictures taken...awwww
Probably the only blossoms I saw while we were in DC - aside from the Botanical Garden.
Donkey statue
Elephant statue