John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial

The John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial is a monument to United States President John Fitzgerald Kennedy in the West End Historic District of downtown Dallas, Texas (USA) erected in 1970, and designed by noted architect Philip Johnson.

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Downtown Dallas and John Fitzgerald Kennedy 
  •  Open space 
  •  Presidential limousine 
  •  Key locations 

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Dealey Plaza
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Texas School Book Depository
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial
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The Grassy Knoll
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Assassination of John F. Kennedy
John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial Plaza
John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial in Dallas (2014)
32°46′43″N 96°48′23″W
LocationDallas, Texas
DesignerPhilip Johnson
TypeCenotaph
MaterialConcrete and granite
Length50 ft (15 m)
Width50 ft (15 m)
Height30 ft (9.1 m)
Beginning date1969 (1969)
Opening dateJune 24, 1970
Restored date2000
Dedicated toJohn F. Kennedy
WebsiteOfficial website
Kennedy Memorial and Plaza
U.S. National Historic Landmark District
Contributing Property
Dallas Landmark Historic District
Contributing Property
Part of
DLMKHD No.H/2 (West End HD)
Significant dates
Designated NHLDCPApril 19, 1993
Designated CPNovember 14, 1978
Designated DLMKHDOctober 6, 1975
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