Albert Einstein Memorial is one of the main tourist attractions in Washington, DC capital city of United States of America. This is enormous bronze sculpture of Albert Einstein famous physicist who formulated general and special theory of relativity. The memorial showcases Albert Einstein in sitting posture holding some manuscripts in hand. Most of the visitors visiting this memorial climb on Einstein's leg and take photos.

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Albert Einstein Memorial is situated in 2101, Constitution Avenue, North West, Washington DC - 0037. 12 foot Albert Einstein sculpture is seated on bench located facing National Academy of Sciences. This National Academy of Sciences is known for featuring free art display related to both non-science and science topics. For any kind of information or enquiries the residents can call academy's help desk by dialing +1 202 334 2000.

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The bronze memorial weighed about 4 tons was unveiled on 22nd April, 1979 in honor of centenary of Albert Einstein's birth. Albert Einstein's statue was designed by Robert Berks, a sculptor who is better known for portrait busts of John F Kennedy at Kennedy Center. While the memorial landscaping was designed by landscape architect, James A Van Sweden. To support this gigantic sculpture three caissons weighing totally of 135 tons were sunk into bed rock to depths of 23 - 25 feet.

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Another interesting feature of this memorial is that whenever a visitor standing in middle of stage facing scientist, were to say something then he would listen to an acoustic echo. But if he were to move to other locations this particular won't be felt. This is one of the things that keep youngsters occupied till they get tired.

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Albert Einstein Memorial is one of the most renowned genius scientists in the world. His memorial is a 21 foot bronze statue which was dedicated in 1979. It is found across the street from the Veterans Memorial on constitution Avenue. The statue has a star map of Einstein feet is included and has more than 2,700 metal studs that represent the positions of the sun, moon, planets and stars on the day the statue was dedicated.

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On his left hand is a paper which has mathematical equations that has his most important scientific contribution to the world. The theory of relativity among others is included in this piece of paper. The memorial is open every day all day and night and admission is free for the people who would like to visit it. The statue is found on a flight of stairs.

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The memorial is found in an elm and holly grove in the southwest of the academic ground. The statue is 12 feet high and three caissons are sunk in the bedrock to support the monument. The statue was made by Robert Berks who is famous for the John F. Kennedy portrait busts. The landscaping was done by James A. Van Sweden. Einstein has been elected a foreign associate in the academy after he became a citizen.

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