Theodore Roosevelt Presidential LibraryPublic Lands Directory

Alerts and conditions

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Overview

These words by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt ushered the United States into World War II and defined what it is to be an American. Stop by this secluded memorial and begin to understand the Roosevelt legacy.

From the National Park Service

History

The designation history for this site (every law, proclamation and order, and the administration behind each) is being researched and checked by the Library’s historians.

What to see and do

Activities

  • Guided Tours
  • Self-Guided Tours - Walking
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Wildlife Watching
  • Birdwatching
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store
  • Gift Shop and Souvenirs

Browse hiking, biking and paddling routes on AllTrails

Plan your visit

Hours

Always Open: 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.

Getting there

GPS Coordinates: 38.883625, -77.043868 Address: 400 West Basin Drive SW, Washington, D.C. Nearest Intersection: West Basin Drive SW & Ohio Drive. SW

Weather

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)

Phone: 2024266841

Whose lands these are

These lands are the ancestral and present-day homelands of Native nations. A section on whose lands these are is being prepared with tribal review. In the meantime, Native Land Digital offers a starting point.

Photos

Statue of Eleanor Roosevelt
Statue of Eleanor Roosevelt · NPS Photo
An up-close photo of Franklin Delano Roosevelt Face
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Statue Face · NPS Photo
A four tier cascade of water flows
Cascade at Franklin Delano Roosevelt · Library of Congress/Carol Highsmith
Vivid pink colors surround the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
Aerial View of Franklin Delano Roosevelt during Cherry Blossom · Library of Congress/Carol Highsmith

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