Another of Washington DC’s greatest hits, the Jefferson Memorial is one of the capital’s most iconic memorials. A straight line runs between the memorial and the White House, highlighting Jefferson’s special place in American history. The Classical architectural style is meant to mimic Jefferson’s own personal taste, as exhibited at Monticello, his family’s plantation home in Virginia, which has a similar aesthetic.

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