10 Things You May Not Know About the Lincoln Memorial
2022年2月17日 · Here are 10 facts you may not know about the Lincoln Memorial: 1. The memorial opened nearly 60 years after Lincoln’s assassination. Although calls to erect a national monument...
15 Big Facts About the Lincoln Memorial - Mental Floss
2022年5月27日 · Seated proudly at the west end of Washington, D.C.’s National Mall, the Lincoln Memorial is one of the most beloved American monuments. Here are a few things to know on its 100th anniversary.
Lincoln Memorial | History & Facts | Britannica - Encyclopedia Britannica
Lincoln Memorial, stately monument in Washington, D.C., honoring Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, and ‘the virtues of tolerance, honesty, and constancy in the human spirit.’
10 Things You Didn't Know About The Lincoln Memorial - Secret DC
2024年6月10日 · From hidden carved faces to hidden underground chambers, here's 10 facts about Lincoln Memorial you probably didn't know already
30 Interesting Facts About The Lincoln Memorial
2020年2月15日 · The Lincoln Memorial is an American National moment built for Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States who led the country from 1861 to 1865. He was successfully re-elected but was assassinated just weeks after his second inaugural speech by John Wilkes Booth on Good Friday, April 14, 1865 .
17 Notable Lincoln Memorial Facts - YourDictionary
2021年2月4日 · The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. commemorates the life of President Abraham Lincoln, regarded by many as the most influential president of the United States. Whether you've seen it in person or only on the five-dollar bill, you can feel how important the monument is to American history.
Top 10 interesting Facts about the Lincoln Memorial
2022年4月18日 · Lincoln Memorial is a US national monument in Washington, D.C., honoring Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, and “the virtues of tolerance, honesty, and constancy in the human spirit.”
History & Culture - Lincoln Memorial (U.S. National Park Service)
Learn about the main features of the Lincoln Memorial, including the statue of Lincoln, murals, and inscriptions. Discover how and why it was constructed , the landscape and views that surround it, and the monumental efforts taken over the years to …
The Lincoln Memorial Facts: A Historic Journey - WorldXplorr
2023年11月19日 · The Lincoln Memorial celebrates the life of President Abraham Lincoln (1809-65), who guided a divided nation through the Civil War. He is also well known as the President who made the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing many slaves from slavehood and servitude.
There’s a Typo on It and 13 Other Memorable Facts About the Lincoln ...
2022年6月1日 · With millions of visitors each year, the Lincoln Memorial is one of the most beloved monuments in the United States. Dedicated on May 30, 1922, the memorial celebrated its 100th birthday in 2022. Here are some memorable facts about the iconic Washington, D.C. landmark that’s a sacred place to so many.