Stop by this secluded memorial and begin to understand the Roosevelt legacy.
Photo: NPS Photo
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
These words by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt ushered the United States into World War II and defined what it is to be an American.
- LocationWashington, DC
- Entrance No fee listed
- HoursOpen 24 hours, daily
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Weather now95°F Overcast
- Alerts No active alerts
Overview
Topics
- Presidents
- Wars and Conflicts
- World War II
Things to Do
1 experience from the National Park Service, plus every activity offered in the park. Check details on NPS.gov before you go.
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Travel Through Time at the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
From the Great Depression to World War II and beyond, follow a timeline representing America's longest-serving president and the challenges our nation faced.
Learn more about Travel Through Time at the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial on NPS.gov (opens in a new tab)
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Activities in the park
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
Open 24 hours, daily · Always Open
Hours details
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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 SWWashington, DC 20002
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Weather & conditions
95°F
Overcast · feels like 96°
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Today
95° 63°
Overcast57% rain
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Tomorrow
74° 59°
Overcast69% rain
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Sunday
63° 61°
Overcast91% rain
Updated 5 hr ago
WeatherSmall Craft Advisory Details
Small Craft Advisory issued October 2 at 9:45AM EDT until October 2 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...North winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected.
* WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
WeatherSmall Craft Advisory Details
Small Craft Advisory issued October 2 at 9:45AM EDT until October 3 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...North winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected.
* WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
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
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An up-close photo of Franklin Delano Roosevelt's face located in Room 3 — NPS Photo -
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Getting There
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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