Jefferson Memorial
Washington, D.C.
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The Jefferson Memorial is located in the city's heart, just a few minutes walk from the White House. The monument has white Georgia marble steps and if you step inside, a Thomas Jefferson statue — by sculptor Rudulph Evans — unfolds in the middle.
Do & See
Washington, D.C. is the capital of patriotic monuments and symbols of political power. Home to influential institutions including Congress and the White House, the city also boasts some of the best museums and art galleries in the world.