Lincoln Memorial - In Memory of the Civil War President

The Lincoln Memorial, an American memorial was built in the memory of the Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth president of US. The monument is situated in National Mall in the Washington DC.

The memorial was dedicated in the memory of the civil war president in the year 1922, dated 30th May. Henry Bacon created the statue of Lincoln. Jules Guerin painted the interior walls of the shrine. It is one of the most renowned monuments built in the memory of the president.

The Lincoln Memorial history

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There are large sculptures of Lincoln crafted inside the monument. The travelers can also see large inscriptions of the president on the walls of the Lincoln Memorial. The renowned speeches of Second Inaugural Address and Gettysburg Address are carefully preserved.

The famous speeches of King Martin Luther "I Have a Dream" which was delivered in the year 1963, dated 28th of August brings back to life the memories of Washington's fight for freedom and Jobs.

The Lincoln Memorial today has become one of the major tourist attractions of the world, attracting more than 4 million people all over. The memorial was ranked 7th in List of America's Favorite Architecture prepared by American Institute of Architects in the year 2007. The Lincoln Memorial is open for public viewing 24 hours a day. There is no entry fee charged on the visitors.

The Lincoln Memorial address

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The Lincoln Memorial features on the coin of united sates of America. This was particularly done for commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Abraham Lincoln. Today again the monument features on the $5 bill with the portrait of Lincoln on it.

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Intro to Lincoln Memorial

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