ROOSEVELT, Franklin Delano: Memorial beside the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. by Neil Estern, Leonard Baskin, Robert Graham, Tom Hardy, George Segal, John Everett Benson

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ROOSEVELT, Franklin Delano: Memorial beside the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. by Neil Estern, Leonard Baskin, Robert Graham, Tom Hardy, George Segal, John Everett Benson

The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial in Washington, D.C. is a collaborative bronze and granite monument located beside the Tidal Basin. Created by artists Neil Estern, Leonard Baskin, Robert Graham, Tom Hardy, George Segal, and stonecarver John Everett Benson, it honors the 32nd U.S. President. The memorial notably includes a sculpture of Roosevelt in his wheelchair and features inscriptions reflecting his leadership and vision. It is accessible via the Smithsonian Metro station and is part of the National Mall's collection of historic memorials.