John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial
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For other uses, see John F. Kennedy Memorial (disambiguation).
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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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 (1969) |
Opening date | June 24, 1970 |
Restored date | 2000 |
Dedicated to | John F. Kennedy |
Website | Official website |
Kennedy Memorial and Plaza | |
Part of | |
DLMKHD No. | H/2 (West End HD) |
Significant dates | |
Designated NHLDCP | April 19, 1993 |
Designated CP | November 14, 1978 |
Designated DLMKHD | October 6, 1975[2] |
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