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A Look Back at the Jefferson Memorial in 1940 Before World War II

Take a look back in time to 1940 and see the Jefferson Memorial before World War II. Check out these amazing photos from the National Park Service!
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View of Washington Arsenal ca 1860, Courtesy of National Defense University

This great photo shows the Jefferson Memorial back in 1940, before World War II.

November 1, 1940: Thomas Jefferson Memorial Superstructure. Tidal Basin, Washington, DC. Direction: Central view of southeast face
November 1, 1940: Thomas Jefferson Memorial Superstructure. Tidal Basin, Washington, DC. Direction: Central view of southeast face

Source: National Park Service

Here’s another cool one we dug up.

Jefferson Memorial
Jefferson Memorial

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