Washington DC #225

"In these days of difficulty, we Americans everywhere must and shall choose the path of social justice. . .the path of faith, the path of hope, and the path of love toward our fellow man."

- Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Washington DC #206

"The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little."

- Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Washington DC #202

"We must scrupulously guard the civil rights and civil liberties of all citizens, whatever their background. We must remember that any oppression, any injustice, any hatred, is a wedge designed to attack our civilization."

-Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Washington DC #191

Probably the highlight of the visit for C and me was the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial. Neither of us had any idea it existed!

It's a series of beautiful outdoor water features. There are four "sections" relating to his four terms in office. Each feature is unique. Each feature is segregated from the next so when you turn every corner you are filled with a quiet anticipation, eager to see what lovely surprise awaits.

This is such an amazing way to portray such a difficult time historically for our country. Perhaps the most poignant part of this memorial are the beautiful quotes engraved into the stone, many of which seem especially timely today.

"The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today. Let us move forward with strong and active faith." - FDR