National Capital's Presidential Memorials in 360 Degrees

No author yetClaim it

Take a virtual tour of the presidential memorials in the nation's capital that are also national parks! Many of these memorials are located on the National Mall and Memorial Parks, but a few are on islands in the Potomac River and technically part of the District of Columbia. These memorials were designed to honor the contributions of U.S. presidents encouraging visitors to reflect on their life, legacy, and challenges and successes the country experienced at the time of their presidencies.

Instructions

Click on each image and drag your cursor or finger in any direction to explore a 360-degree image of each memorial. Click on the square icon in the bottom right of each image to expand it to full screen. Look closely to spot many other memorials and landmarks visible in the distance.

Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial

Spherical image of a large memorial that includes a statue of General Dwight D. Eisenhower talking to a group of soldiers. The statue is on a large plaza with a long metal tapestry hanging above the entire memorial plaza's length.

One of the newest memorials in Washington, D.C. the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial is within sight of the U.S. Capitol only a few blocks away. The memorial follows Eisenhower's journey from the prairie to the presidency featuring several statues depicting key moments in his life and some of his most memorable quotes. NPS Photo. Memorial design by Gehry Partners, LLP; sculpture by Sergey Eylanbekov; tapestry by Tomas Osinski.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

Spherical image of a large memorial plaza with several statues, including people dressed in 1930s clothing lined up at a door and a person listening to an early radio.

The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial traces the unprecedented four terms of the 32nd president of the United States as he led the nation through the Great Depression and World War II. NPS Photo

George Washington Memorial Parkway

Spherical image of a bike path between a road and a river with a wooded island and memorials across the water

"America's first modern highway" was originally constructed as a memorial to the first president connecting his home at Mount Vernon to Washington, D.C. It now stretches' about 25 miles long and is lined with park land featuring scenic views of nature, historic places, and monuments. The parkway runs across Columbia Island in D.C. NPS Photo

Lincoln Memorial

Spherical image of the interior chamber of the Lincoln Memorial, which includes a columned entrance, statue of Abraham Lincoln seated, several visitors, and someone mopping the floor.

Part of the D.C. landscape since 1922, the Lincoln Memorial is on the west end of the National Mall with a clear view all the way to the U.S. Capitol. A few million people visit the memorial each year to see the statue of the 16th president after climbing the stairs to reach the chamber. Two of his most famous speeches, the Gettysburg Address and his second inaugural speech are on the interior walls. NPS Photo

Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove on the Potomac

Spherical image of a memorial plaza surrounded by trees. A granite monolith is situated in the center of the plaza. The Washington Monument is in the far distance.

Located on Columbia Island along the George Washington Memorial Parkway, Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove on the Potomac was designed in part by former First Lady Claudia Alta "Lady Bird Johnson". During his presidency, the Johnsons would stop at this location to peer across the river at the Washington Monument and D.C. skyline for a few moments of peace and reflection. NPS Photo

Theodore Roosevelt Island

Spherical image of a memorial plaza surrounded with woods. The plaza include a large statue of Theodore Roosevelt, two large fountains ponds, and two bridges over pools.

A big personality, a big presidential memorial. This 88-acre island in the Potomac River was transformed into a living memorial with trails through woods and swamp to honor Roosevelt's legacy as an outdoorsman and conservationist. NPS Photo

Thomas Jefferson Memorial

Spherical image of inside a circular memorial chamber that features a statue of Thomas Jefferson in the center. The exterior of the plaza features panels with Jefferson's writings and columns to outside.

The Thomas Jefferson Memorial is along the Tidal Basin with an excellent view of many other prominent D.C. memorials and the White House. The memorial is a nod to Jefferson's appreciation of architecture and full of symbolism and connections to his life and legacy featuring some of his most influential writings inside the chamber. NPS Photo

Washington Monument

Spherical image of the Washington Monument, it's plaza lined with U.S. flags and surrounding views of the White House, U.S. Capitol, and World War II Memorial in the distances.

Standing at an impressive 555 feet tall, the Washington Monument towers over the city also named for the first president. The marble obelisk was built in several stages over decades, which can be seen by changes in brick colors. From the monument grounds, many other prominent D.C. landmarks can been seen, including the White House, Capitol, Thomas Jefferson Memorial, World War II Memorial, and Lincoln Memorial. NPS Photo

Inaugural Prep aerial photo of Lincoln Memorial.

Presidential Inauguration

Bronze statue of FDR

Leaders of Our Nation

Presidents

Granite monument atop grassy hill on sunny day

Tribute to Change

Where this page came from

This page was imported from National Park Service. Produced by the U.S. National Park Service and, as a work of the United States government, in the public domain.

Nobody has written it yet — it is the source material at a new address, which is why search engines are asked to skip it and why no one earns from it. It is up for grabs: take it on, and it is yours to rewrite and to earn from.

Comments

More on Nature

The Secret World of Bioluminescence: Nature’s Glow-in-the-Dark Wonders

By Hub Nexus Nomad2 years ago

From the glowing waves of the ocean to fireflies lighting up the night sky, bioluminescence is one of nature’s most mesmerizing phenomena. This article dives into the science behind bioluminescence, its role in nature, and how this glowing phenomenon has inspired both innovation and awe in the human world.

Whose Home?: Presidents Edition

23 days agoCC0 1.0 (public domain)