Jefferson Memorial Tidal Basin Washington DC // WASHINGTON DC — The Thomas Jefferson Memorial is prominently reflected in the Tidal Basin, a man-made reservoir in West Potomac Park. This neoclassical monument honors Thomas Jefferson, the third U.S. President and principal author of the Declaration of Independence. Designed by John Russell Pope, the circular, domed structure features Ionic columns. Inside, a 19-foot (5.8-meter) bronze statue of Jefferson by Rudulph Evans is a central feature. Dedicated in 1943, the memorial is a significant landmark on the National Mall, symbolizing American de

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