The answer is the Thomas Jefferson Memorial. This monument was completed in 1943 in reminiscence of the country's third leader and main author of the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson. The bronze figurine of Jefferson, which now exist inside the monument, was the additional in 1947. This honoring building's scheme was motivated by traditional architectural style which captivated Jefferson, and which inclined his own architectural designs. The Memorial is situated on the Tidal Basin, giving people an attractive view of this faux basin.