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| Thomas Jefferson Memorial :- Thomas Jefferson-political philosopher, architect, musician, book collector, scientist, horticulturist, diplomat, inventor, and third President of the United States-looms large in any discussion of what Americans are as a people. Jefferson left to the future not only ideas but also a great body of practical achievements. President John F. Kennedy recognized Jefferson's accomplishments when he told a gathering of American Nobel Prize winners that they were the greatest assemblage of talent in the White House since Jefferson had dinner there alone. With his strong beliefs in the rights of man and a government derived from the people, in freedom of religion and the separation between church and state, and in education available to all. Thomas Jefferson struck a chord for human liberty 200 years ago that resounds through the decades. But in the end, Jefferson's own appraisal of his life, and the one that he wrote for use on his own tombstone, suffices: "Author of the Declaration of American Independence, of the Statute of Virginia for religious freedom, and Father of the University of Virginia. ACCESSIBILITY Lower lobby holds an elevator to provide access to the Memorial Chamber, Restrooms, Museum, and Bookstore/Giftshop. The lower lobby is open daily from 8:00 am to 11:30 pm. By Mail Thomas Jefferson Memorial 900 Ohio Drive, SW Washington, DC 20024 By Phone Visitor Information 202.426.6841 Headquarters 202.485.9880 |
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