John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza - Philip Johnson cenotaph

The John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza is an open-air concrete cenotaph designed by architect Philip Johnson and dedicated in 1970 to honor President Kennedy. The minimalist square monument sits on a site in downtown Dallas near the location of Dealey Plaza and is intended as a symbolic shelter for reflection. It is a frequently visited civic landmark and focal point for commemorations related to the assassination and Kennedy's legacy.