Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) was the third president of the United States, Secretary of State in George Washington's cabinet, and the author of the Declaration of Independence. Begun as a New Deal construction project, the Thomas Jefferson Memorial was completed in 1943. The imposing marble structure's columns and Monticello-esque dome bear selections of Jefferson's writings on several themes including religion, education, freedom, and government. Additional exhibits and rest
This bronze designed by Rudulph Evans depicts Thomas Jefferson holding a rolled piece of paper, suggesting his stature as a man of words. Head to the rear of the statue to find hidden features including crops and books that serve as the foundation of Jefferson's worldview.
