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The Jefferson Memorial Through Time
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Author : Amy Waters Yarsinske
language : en
Publisher: America Through Time
Release Date : 2017-07-03
The Jefferson Memorial Through Time written by Amy Waters Yarsinske and has been published by America Through Time this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-07-03 with Architecture categories.
The Thomas Jefferson Memorial is America's foremost memorial to the nation's third president. As an original adaptation of neoclassical architecture, modeled after Rome's Pantheon, it is a key landmark in the monumental core of Washington, D.C., according to the National Park Service, which administers and maintains the memorial. The circular, colonnaded structure in the classic style was introduced to this country by Thomas Jefferson. Architect John Russell Pope used Jefferson's own architectural tastes in the design of the memorial. Pope's intention was to blend Jefferson's contribution as a statesman, architect, president of the United States, drafter of the Declaration of Independence, adviser of the Constitution and founder of the University of Virginia. Few major changes have been made to the Memorial since its dedication in 1943. The most important change, of note, was the replacement of the plaster model statue of Thomas Jefferson with a bronze version of the same after World War II restrictions on the use of metals were lifted. Each year the Jefferson Memorial plays host to various ceremonies, including annual memorial exercises, Easter sunrise services and the ever-popular Cherry Blossom Festival.
Jefferson Memorial
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Author : Merrill D. Peterson
language : en
Publisher: National Park Service Division of Publications
Release Date : 1998
Jefferson Memorial written by Merrill D. Peterson and has been published by National Park Service Division of Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Describes the Jefferson Memorial. Includes a biography of Thomas Jefferson.
The Most Famous Monuments Of Washington D C
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Author : Charles River Editors
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2015-02-02
The Most Famous Monuments Of Washington D C written by Charles River Editors and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-02-02 with History categories.
*Includes pictures*Includes accounts of the origins and construction of the monuments written by people who worked on them*Includes bibliographies for further reading*Includes a table of contentsPeople have always loved symbols and monuments, and monumental architecture has always been as much symbolic as functional. The pyramids of ancient Egypt were artificial mountains expressing the link of the pharaoh to the gods, and mountains have always been associated with the divine in the human imagination. The Colossus of Rhodes, the Roman Senate House and Temple of Capitoline Jove, the Grand Teocalli and Tzompantli or skull-rack of the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan, the Forbidden City of Peking, the Parisian Arc de Triomphe de l'Etoile and the Brandenburg Gate of Berlin, all provide or provided material focuses for national ideals, beliefs, and culture. There are countless ways that Washington, remembered as "first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen," has been commemorated across America, but the most famous is the Washington Monument. Congress had actually called for establishing a monument to Washington as far back as 1783, but it would not be until the 1830s that work on the world's tallest obelisk began in earnest. In fact, while the Washington Monument is taken as a given today, and it was designed to be “unparalleled in the world, and commensurate with the gratitude, liberality, and patriotism of the people by whom it is to be erected,” there were several issues that nearly prevented it from being a reality, including political arguments, costs, and lack of progress. Though it may be hard to believe, the Washington Monument was not dedicated until the 1880s, nearly half a century after it was first proposed. By the time it was finished, however, it was clear that the wait was worth it. Soaring nearly 550 feet into the air, the Washington Monument was the tallest structure in the world upon its completion, and it immediately began drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors, who could either climb stairs to the top or ride an elevator. The monument has remained one of the most instantly recognizable structures in the world ever since. There are countless ways that the Great Emancipator has been commemorated across America, but the most famous is the Lincoln Memorial, which would not be completed until well over half a century after his death. Lincoln had called upon Americans to bind up their wounds in his Second Inaugural Address, and in many ways the memorial was the result of the country's sectional reconciliation, making it all the more fitting. In the end, the time it took to complete the memorial was worth the wait, as the finished product included a masterfully sculpted statue of Lincoln sitting in the middle of a giant structure that immediately brings to mind an Ancient Greek or Roman temple. Situated across the National Mall from the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial is perfectly positioned, and thanks to Lincoln's presidency and freeing of the slaves, the memorial has become a poignant symbol for protests, especially at the height of the Civil Rights Movement when Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his “I Have a Dream” speech. Jefferson's life and career are still sometimes fiercely debated today. As a result, it's only fitting that the Jefferson Memorial would also be majestic and controversial. A tranquilly elegant neoclassical building fronted by slender pillars and topped by a gently domed roof, the Jefferson Memorial stands among other American monuments near the shores of the Tidal Basin in Washington D.C. Housing a five-ton, nineteen foot tall statue of Thomas Jefferson, the building looks as though it could be as long-established as the White House itself, but it is actually much newer. Facing opposition on several fronts when it was first proposed, including outcries from those who objected to its neoclassical style.
Report To The Senate And The House Of Representatives Concerning The Thomas Jefferson Memorial
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Author : United States. Commission of Fine Arts
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1939
Report To The Senate And The House Of Representatives Concerning The Thomas Jefferson Memorial written by United States. Commission of Fine Arts and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1939 with Thomas Jefferson Memorial (Washington, D.C.) categories.
Thomas Jefferson
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Author : Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation, Inc
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1924
Thomas Jefferson written by Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation, Inc and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1924 with Monticello (Va.) categories.
Jefferson Memorial
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Author : Aaron Carr
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2022
Jefferson Memorial written by Aaron Carr and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022 with Thomas Jefferson Memorial (Washington, D.C.) categories.
"Each title in the Icons of America series. This series explores the significance and history of well-known American symbols"--
Site For The Thomas Jefferson Memorial
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Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Library
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1937
Site For The Thomas Jefferson Memorial written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Library and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1937 with Memorials categories.
Jefferson Memorial
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Author : Joseph Ferry
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2014-11-17
Jefferson Memorial written by Joseph Ferry and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11-17 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
The third president of the United States, Thomas Jefferson, was much more than just a politician—he was a writer, scientist, architect, and scholar who was considered one of the most brilliant figures of his age. To commemorate Jefferson's numerous accomplishments, a rotunda was constructed on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Within is a statue of Jefferson, while on the walls nearby are quotations from some of his most famous writings, including the Declaration of Independence. The Jefferson Memorial is a symbol of American liberty. Surrounded by cherry blossom trees, it remains a popular site for reflection and inspiration.
Independence Day Exercises Held By The Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation
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Author : Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation, Inc
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1936
Independence Day Exercises Held By The Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation written by Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation, Inc and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1936 with Fourth of July celebrations categories.
Washington Dc Through Time
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Author : Frank Muzzy
language : en
Publisher: Fonthill Media
Release Date : 2017-01-22
Washington Dc Through Time written by Frank Muzzy and has been published by Fonthill Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-01-22 with History categories.