theodore roosevelt island: Away From The Maddening Crowds-Theodore Roosevelt Island
- 05/08/11 09:00 AM
Most tourists in DC head to the National Mall and gather around all of the large national monuments. What the natives of the area know is that just a few miles down the road from the hustle and bustle of all of the activities is a small piece of history and a memorial often overlooked by anyone visiting (or living) in the area. Theodore Roosevelt Island was original purchased by the TR Memorial Association in 1931, however it was 35 years before the memorial was completed and the island dedicated in 1967.With 88 acres the island is maintained by the National … (8 comments)
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Most tourists in DC head to the National Mall and gather around all of the large national monuments. What the natives of the area know is that just a few miles down the road from the hustle and bustle of all of the activities is a small piece of history and a memorial often overlooked by anyone visiting (or living) in the area. Theodore Roosevelt Island was original purchased by the TR Memorial Association in 1931, however it was 35 years before the memorial was completed and the island dedicated in 1967.With 88 acres the island is maintained by the National … (8 comments)
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