The
memorial was started in 1955, ten years after his death. The idea was
started that year but the design was not decided on until 1975. The
idea was a huge 7.5 acre memorial representing President Roosevelt
and the rest of his time. The creator of the memorial was Lawrence
Halprin. The memorial is a vast area with waterfalls, statues, and
quotes by the president and other important people. It is one of the
more beautiful memorials in D.C. and it is described as "a long,
meandering path, bordered by walls made of South Dakota granite"
Text & html: Carson,
Julian Middle School
Background: Snir, Banner: Yaara, Ein Ganim School
Photo: "FDR memorial, Washington, D.C." Ms. Dierdre Kelleher, teacher, Julian Middle School
Bibliography:
Leuchtenburg, William E. "Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1933-1945)." American President.org. University of North Carolina, emeritus. 5 Dec. 2005 <http://www.americanpresident.org/history/franklindelanoroosevelt/>.
"F D Roosevelt." 20 Nov. 2005 <http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/f_d_roosevelt.htm>.
The
memorial was started in 1955, ten years after his death. The idea was
started that year but the design was not decided on until 1975. The
idea was a huge 7.5 acre memorial representing President Roosevelt
and the rest of his time. The creator of the memorial was Lawrence
Halprin. The memorial is a vast area with waterfalls, statues, and
quotes by the president and other important people. It is one of the
more beautiful memorials in D.C. and it is described as "a long,
meandering path, bordered by walls made of South Dakota granite"
