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  1. The Lincoln Memorial is a U.S. national memorial that honors the 16th president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln.

    • Henry Bacon

      He collaborated with sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens on the...

  2. Apr 12, 2024 · 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.’. Designed by Henry Bacon, the structure was constructed on reclaimed marshland along the banks of the Potomac River.

  3. Mar 15, 2024 · Learn about the dedication of the Lincoln Memorial, its evolving meaning over the last 100 years, and plans to celebrate its centennial. History and Culture Learn about the features of the memorial that honor the legacy of Abraham Lincoln and meet the architects and artists who created it.

  4. May 18, 2021 · Construction of the Lincoln Memorial. Library of Congress. Ground was broken for the foundation of the Lincoln Memorial on February 12, 1914. The work was divided into two parts, a sub- and an upper-foundation.

  5. The Memorial. Abraham Lincoln was assassinated on April 14, 1865, just as the Civil War was ending. By March of 1867, Congress incorporated the Lincoln Monument Association to build a memorial to the slain 16th president. Learn about the main features of the Lincoln Memorial, including the statue of Lincoln, murals, and inscriptions.

  6. May 29, 2022 · On its 100th birthday, the Lincoln Memorial still beckons a nation divided. One ordinary, epic day at Washington’s most visited monument. Members of the November Project, a public exercise group ...

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