As a memorial turns 80, it gets a boost
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on April 11, 2023
The Jefferson Memorial is framed by emerging cherry blossoms along the Tidal Basin in Washington. (© J. Scott Applewhite/AP)
As the Thomas Jefferson Memorial turns 80 on April 13, its stewards are taking steps to ensure that visitors can continue to enjoy it and the beauty of the Tidal Basin where it is situated for decades to come.
The Tidal Basin, adjacent to the National Mall, is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike, attracting huge crowds each spring when its
