180K views · 152 reactions | 360 video of the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C.: Americans remember military service members killed in battles on Memorial Day. Part of the remembrance includes visits to the monuments on the National Mall and Memorial Parks With 360 technology you can get a sense of being there no matter where you are around the world. | CGTN America | Facebook

Want to see the monuments and memorials up close? Check out the Jefferson Memorial in this 360-degree video and keep an eye out for: Rudolph Evans’ bronze statue of President Thomas Jefferson, the Declaration of Independence in President Jefferson’s left hand and engraved excerpts from four of his most famous writings, including the Declaration of Independence. Discover more in 360: bit.ly/2vi9hsz | Visit Washington DC

🗓 On this day in 1801, Thomas Jefferson was elected the third president of the United States. Jefferson was tied with Aaron Burr with 73 electoral votes. Sitting president John Adams had only 65. The statesman had many interests beyond politics — learn the history behind his significant bible. ⬇️ 🎥Jefferson's Secret Bible | Smithsonian Channel