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Picture of FDR in a wheel chair within his memorial Photo: NPS Photo

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

National Park Service site · District of Columbia

These words by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt ushered the United States into World War II and defined what it is to be an American.

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  • LocationWashington, DC
  • Entrance No fee listed
  • HoursOpen 24 hours, daily
  • Weather now71°F Clear
  • Alerts No active alerts

Stop by this secluded memorial and begin to understand the Roosevelt legacy.

Topics
  • Presidents
  • Wars and Conflicts
  • World War II
Statue of Eleanor Roosevelt
Statue of First Lady and US Delegate to the US, Eleanor Roosevelt is found within the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial — NPS Photo

Things to Do

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Hours

Open 24 hours, daily · Always Open

Hours details
  • Always OpenOpen 24 hours, daily

    There are no Rangers on duty at this site (except for special events). The United States Park Police are on duty 24 hours a day.

Entrance fees

No entrance fees listed.

Address

400 West Basin Drive SW
Washington, DC 20002

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Weather & conditions

71°F
Clear · feels like 71°
  • Today 82° 58°
    Sunny
    5% rain
  • Tomorrow 86° 65°
    Sunny
    57% rain
  • Thursday 70° 56°
    Overcast
    80% rain

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What to expect by season

Washington DC gets to see all four seasons. Humidity will make the temps feel hotter in summer and colder in winter. Spring (March - May) Temp: Average high is 65.5 degrees with a low of 46.5 degrees Summer (June - August) Temp: Average high is 86 degrees with a low of 68.5 degrees Fall (September - November) Temp: Average high is 68 degrees with a low of 51.5 degrees Winter (December - February) Temp: Average high is 45 degrees with a low of 30 degrees (Source: www.usclimatedata.com)

Photos

  • An up-close photo of Franklin Delano Roosevelt Face
    An up-close photo of Franklin Delano Roosevelt's face located in Room 3 — NPS Photo
  • A four tier cascade of water flows
  • Vivid pink colors surround the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

Getting There

400 West Basin Drive SW
Washington, DC 20002

GPS Coordinates: 38.883625, -77.043868 Address: 400 West Basin Drive SW, Washington, D.C. Nearest Intersection: West Basin Drive SW & Ohio Drive.

Full directions

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Mailing address: 1100 Ohio Drive SW, Washington, DC 20242

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