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James Monroe’s Tomb

Monroe is at the center of Presidents Circle, yards away from John Tyler and, hopefully, not worrying much about money as he did at the end of his life.

James Madison’s Grave

Small president, tall obelisk.

Thomas Jefferson’s Grave

Jefferson's obelisk lists the three accomplishments of which Jefferson was most proud. Being president isn't on the list.

John Adams’ Tomb

It doesn't smell in this basement crypt, but even if it did, there are two presidents and two first ladies in there. A room like that could smell if it wanted to.
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The James A. Garfield Assassination Spot Is Right About Here

Three presidential assassination spots are clearly marked. The fourth isn't marked at all - but I may have found it.

James Buchanan Memorial

"Buchanan was a great president too," said absolutely no one - so why does he have a memorial?

John Adams’ Tomb

It doesn't smell in this basement crypt, but even if it did, there are two presidents and two first ladies in there. A room like that could smell if it wanted to.

Ike is a Highway: The Eisenhower Statue in Alexandria, Va

If you want to like Ike while in the DC area, take the Metro Yellow Line down to King Street station and walk a half mile or so through Alexandria to Eisenhower Circle, built to officially mark the start of the Eisenhower national expressway system.

James Buchanan’s Tomb

The tomb of the man almost always ranked by presidential historians as our worst president is elegant and well-maintained.