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Explore the history, culture, science, nature, architecture, and stories that link the iconic spaces in the National Mall and Memorial Parks to our nation and its people. The articles collected here are produced by NPS staff at the National Mall and Memorial Parks.

Pope's Jefferson Memorial

November 24, 2012 Posted by: Jan Buerger, Park Ranger

Jefferson knew that we would need constant reminders of our ideals: freedom, tolerance, and education.  To deliver the message, John Russell Pope drew from Greek, Roman, and Renaissance architecture.

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The Washington Monument was damaged in an earthquake on August 23, 2011.  Crews assessed the damage and found stones that were cracked, broken, and displaced throughout the structure.