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Who was the Jefferson Memorial built to honor?
The Jefferson Memorial was built to honor Thomas Jefferson.
Who paid for Jefferson memorial?
The Jefferson Memorial was designed byJohn Russell Pope and actually constructed by by Philadelphia contractor John McShain. Unfortunately, Pope died in 1937 before construction officially began and architects Daniel P. Higgins and Otto R. Eggers took over from there. It was started in 1938 and completed in 1943. Many people made fun of the design because it looked like a muffin. However, the design was modeled after three important architectural structures: the Roman Pantheon, Jefferson's own Monticello home, and Andrea Palladio's Villa Capra.Sources:http://architecture.about.com/od/greatbuildings/ig/Monuments-and-Memorials/Jefferson-Memorial.-A4m.htmhttp:/www.lycos.com/info/thomas-jefferson-memorial.html
In the phrase 'Jefferson Memorial' should memorial be capitalized?
Yes. The title of the monument is the "Jefferson Memorial" as a result, memorial is capitalized.
When was the jefferson memorial dedicated?
The Jefferson Memorial was dedicated on April 13, 1943, which was 200 years after Jefferson was born. The memorial began construction in 1938.
Is the lincoln memorial next to the jefferson memorial?
No. The Lincoln Memorial and Jefferson Memorial are not right next to one another. However, they are walking distance.
In What Conilogical order were the monuments in Washington built?
The monuments in Washington, D.C., were built in a generally chronological order, starting with the Washington Monument, which was completed in 1884. Next, the Lincoln Memorial was dedicated in 1922, followed by the Jefferson Memorial, which was completed in 1943. The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial was the most recent, dedicated in 2011.
What landmarkes is found closest to the Jefferson Memorial?
The U.S. Official Landmark closest to the Jefferson Memorial is The Korean War Veterans Memorial.
How much does the Jefferson memorial weigh?
the thomas jefferson memorial weighs 10 tons
What memorial in Washington DC honors the authors of the Declaration of Independence?
The Jefferson memorial.
What is inside of the Jefferson Memorial?
thomas jefferson
What does Halliday have to do with the Jefferson Memorial?
He is a Jefferson biographer
Why is there a rule against dancing at the Jefferson Memorial?
Dancing is prohibited at the Jefferson Memorial to preserve the solemn and respectful atmosphere of the memorial, as it is considered a place of reflection and tribute to Thomas Jefferson.
