From Adversity to Presidency
Photo: NPS Photo
About
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.
Activities
Guided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingJunior Ranger ProgramWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingShoppingBookstore and Park StoreGift Shop and Souvenirs
Directions
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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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)
News
Jan 8, 2026
National Park Service Advancing Major Park Beautification and Infrastructure Improvements across Washington, D.C.
The National Park Service is undertaking a comprehensive effort to restore fountains, rehabilitate historic landscapes and address aging park infrastructure across Washington, D.C.
Jan 6, 2026
Interpretive Transportation Services Concessioner Selected for National Mall and Memorial Parks
The National Park Service has selected City Sightseeing Washington DC, Inc., dba Big Bus Tours, to provide interpretive transportation services at National Mall and Memorial Parks for the next ten years.