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.
Downtown Dallas and John Fitzgerald Kennedy
- Open space
- Presidential limousine
- Key locations
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Dealey Plaza2
Texas School Book Depository3
John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial4
The Grassy Knoll5
Assassination of John F. KennedyJohn Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial in Dallas (2014) | |
32°46′43″N 96°48′23″W | |
Location | Dallas, Texas |
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Designer | Philip Johnson |
Type | Cenotaph |
Material | Concrete and granite |
Length | 50 ft (15 m) |
Width | 50 ft (15 m) |
Height | 30 ft (9.1 m) |
Beginning date | 1969 |
Opening date | June 24, 1970 |
Restored date | 2000 |
Dedicated to | John F. Kennedy |
Website | Official website |
Kennedy Memorial and Plaza | |
U.S. National Historic Landmark District Contributing Property | |
Dallas Landmark Historic District
Contributing Property | |
Part of |
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DLMKHD No. | H/2 (West End HD) |
Significant dates | |
Designated NHLDCP | April 19, 1993 |
Designated CP | November 14, 1978 |
Designated DLMKHD | October 6, 1975 |
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