Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Franklin_Delano_Roosevelt_Memorial

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Predicate	Object
gptkbp:instance_of	gptkb:memorial
gptkbp:approves	gptkb:United_States_Congress
gptkbp:area	7.5 acres
gptkbp:commemorates	gptkb:Franklin_D._Roosevelt
gptkbp:constructed_in	gptkb:National_Park_Service gptkb:the_U._S._Army_Corps_of_Engineers 1994-1997 1994 and 1997
gptkbp:contains	a statue of FDR in a wheelchair a statue of Eleanor Roosevelt standing a statue of FDR with a dog
gptkbp:created_by	inspire future generations honor FDR's legacy celebrate American history educate the public about FDR
gptkbp:dedicated_to	gptkb:Franklin_D._Roosevelt May 2, 1997
gptkbp:describes	gptkb:the_Great_Depression gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:designated_as	a national memorial
gptkbp:designed_by	gptkb:Lawrence_Halprin the 1990s natural elements artistic elements historical context in mind landscaping that reflects FDR's vision
gptkbp:designed_for	public accessibility
gptkbp:features	landscaped gardens interpretive signage seating areas a reflecting pool interpretive panels accessible pathways granite walls a large plaza a waterfall four outdoor rooms a statue of a man and a woman representing the American people a large stone wall a large stone relief granite and bronze materials a bronze statue of FDR in a wheelchair a statue of Eleanor Roosevelt standing a statue of FDR with a dog a series of quotes inscribed on stone
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label	Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
gptkbp:includes	gptkb:statues_of_Franklin_D._Roosevelt gptkb:statues_of_Eleanor_Roosevelt water features quotes from FDR a quote about freedom from fear a quote about freedom from want a quote about freedom of speech a quote about freedom of worship quotes from Franklin D. Roosevelt statues of FDR
gptkbp:inspired_by	gptkb:New_Deal the Four Freedoms the New Deal
gptkbp:is_a_site_for	gptkb:educational_programs ceremonies public gatherings
gptkbp:is_accessible_by	people with disabilities
gptkbp:is_adjacent_to	gptkb:Martin_Luther_King_Jr._Memorial gptkb:Washington_Monument gptkb:Jefferson_Memorial gptkb:the_Martin_Luther_King_Jr._Memorial gptkb:Tidal_Basin
gptkbp:is_celebrated_for	its historical significance its educational value its accessibility its design its artistic elements
gptkbp:is_designed_to	evoke emotions encourage dialogue be accessible to all be inclusive serve as a gathering place be a place of learning be a place of reflection be a place of remembrance foster understanding of FDR's impact
gptkbp:is_displayed_in	gptkb:National_Register_of_Historic_Places
gptkbp:is_funded_by	gptkb:federal_government private donations
gptkbp:is_maintained_by	gptkb:National_Park_Service
gptkbp:is_managed_by	gptkb:National_Park_Service
gptkbp:is_part_of	gptkb:shopping_mall gptkb:Tidal_Basin Tidal Basin area
gptkbp:is_popular_in	gptkb:students families tourists history enthusiasts
gptkbp:is_recognized_as	a significant cultural landmark
gptkbp:is_recognized_by	gptkb:National_Trust gptkb:American_Institute_of_Architects gptkb:American_Society_of_Landscape_Architects
gptkbp:is_used_for	gptkb:educational_programs ceremonies public events commemorative events
gptkbp:is_visited_by	tourists historical societies school groups millions of people annually
gptkbp:located_in	gptkb:Washington,_D._C.
gptkbp:managed_by	gptkb:National_Park_Service
gptkbp:open_to_public	year-round
gptkbp:opened	gptkb:1997
gptkbp:part_of	gptkb:National_Park_Service
gptkbp:promotes	reflection and contemplation
gptkbp:reflects	FDR's values
gptkbp:significance	honors the 32nd President of the United States
gptkbp:size	7.5 acres
gptkbp:style	gptkb:Modernist
gptkbp:symbolizes	gptkb:the_Great_Depression gptkb:World_War_II FDR's leadership during the Great Depression FDR's role in World War II
gptkbp:visitors	over 1 million annually millions annually
gptkbp:was_influenced_by	gptkb:the_Great_Depression gptkb:World_War_II gptkb:the_Civil_Rights_Movement
gptkbp:bfsParent	gptkb:Washington,_D._C.
gptkbp:bfsLayer	2