ARLINGTON, Virginia – das Theodore Roosevelt Memorial ist eine ruhige Insel inmitten des Potomac River. Das bewaldete 88 Hektar große Gelände, das über eine Fußgängerbrücke zugänglich ist, zeigt eine Statue des 26. Präsidenten, umgeben von Granittafeln mit seinen bemerkenswerten Zitaten.
6868 x 4584 px | 58,1 x 38,8 cm | 22,9 x 15,3 inches | 300dpi
Aufnahmedatum:
17. Oktober 2012
Ort:
Roosevelt Island, Arlington, Virginia, United States
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Photograph by David Coleman. The Theodore Roosevelt Memorial, located on Theodore Roosevelt Island in the Potomac River between Washington D.C. and Arlington, Virginia, is a unique tribute to America's 26th president. Established in 1932, the island was transformed from neglected farmland into a memorial landscape. The centerpiece of the memorial is a 17-foot bronze statue of Roosevelt, depicted in his characteristic animated speaking pose. Surrounding the statue are four 21-foot granite tablets inscribed with Roosevelt's quotes on nature, manhood, youth, and the state, reflecting his core values and beliefs. The memorial's natural setting embodies Roosevelt's conservation ethic. The 88-acre wooded island, accessible only by footbridge, serves as both a nature preserve and a place for quiet reflection. Visitors can explore nearly two miles of trails, encountering native plants and wildlife that Roosevelt fought to protect. This living memorial not only honors Roosevelt's legacy as a naturalist and conservationist but also provides a tranquil escape from the urban surroundings, offering a fitting tribute to a president known for his love of nature and the outdoors.
