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"Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Worship, Freedom from Want, Freedom from Fear..."
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.
Learn about the the memorial
Known simply as FDR, Franklin Delano Roosevelt guided America through the Great Depression and World War II as our nation's 32nd president.
Twenty two quotations from Roosevelt's presidency are engraved in the red South Dakota granite walls of the memorial
Located in West Potomac Park between the Lincoln and Jefferson memorials, the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial is open 24 hours a day.
Discover accessible features at the memorial and learn more about what we do to provide accessibility across the National Park System.
Last updated: March 26, 2024