Jefferson Memorial

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf memorial
gptkbp:architect gptkb:John_Russell_Pope
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:American_Revolution
Declaration of Independence
Thomas_Jefferson's_presidency
gptkbp:built gptkb:Franklin_D._Roosevelt_administration
Great Depression
local materials
public memorial
white marble
gptkbp:celebrates enlightenment ideals
Thomas_Jefferson's_legacy
gptkbp:completed 1943
gptkbp:contains 18 columns
gptkbp:coordinates 38.8814° N, 77.0369° W
gptkbp:dedicatedTo gptkb:Thomas_Jefferson
gptkbp:design gptkb:Pantheon
gptkbp:designatedAs National_Historic_Landmark
gptkbp:designedBy gptkb:U.S._government
gptkbp:diameter 135 feet
gptkbp:features gptkb:statue_of_Thomas_Jefferson
landscaped gardens
historical exhibits
reflecting pool
inscribed quotes
open-air design
pedestal for statue
gptkbp:height 19 feet
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Jefferson Memorial
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Roman_architecture
gptkb:American_neoclassicism
gptkb:Thomas_Jefferson's_writings
Greek_architecture
American_ideals
gptkbp:influences civic architecture
gptkbp:inscription The Declaration of Independence
gptkbp:inspiration other memorials
gptkbp:is_a_site_for annual cherry blossom festival
gptkbp:lighting illuminated at night
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Washington,_D.C.
gptkbp:managedBy gptkb:National_Park_Service
gptkbp:nearbyAttractions gptkb:Cherry_Blossom_Trees
gptkbp:notableEvent dedication ceremony
gptkbp:openToPublic April 13, 1943
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:National_Mall
gptkb:National_Mall_and_Memorial_Parks
gptkb:Washington,_D.C._monuments
gptkb:U.S._National_Park_System
gptkbp:style Neoclassical architecture
gptkbp:surroundingArea gptkb:West_Potomac_Park
gptkbp:symbolizes freedom of thought
individual liberty
American_democracy
gptkbp:viewpoint Tidal Basin
gptkbp:visitedBy tourists
school groups
gptkbp:visitorsPerYear approximately 2 million
gptkbp:waterManagement Tidal Basin