John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza (Philip Johnson)

The John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza is an open-roofed, minimalist concrete cenotaph designed by architect Philip Johnson and dedicated in 1970. The plaza marks the site where President Kennedy's motorcade passed when he was assassinated in Dallas on November 22, 1963. The space was intended as a contemplative public installation rather than a figurative monument, and it has been a focal point for commemorations and civic gatherings. The design and siting of the memorial were subject to public discussion at the time of its dedication.