Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

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400 West Basin Drive SW, Washington, District of Columbia

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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.

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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)

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

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