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| History/Interesting Facts | Video | Bibliography |
Introduction
The Lincoln
Memorial Symbolizes the life of Abraham Lincoln, our 16th president,
and all his bravery throughout the years of his life.
Martian Luther King Jr. gave his "I have a Dream" speech on the steps
of the Memorial. Its been used for many events over the years, and is
still used for events today. The Memorial was awarded the Gold Medal
by the American Institute of Architects in 1923. The Lincoln Memorial
is visited by millions of people each year. Inside the Memorial is a
Statue of Abraham Lincoln sitting in his chair. It also contains two Quotes from Abraham famous speeches, inside the memorial. The Memorial is located at the end of the National Mall right next to the Washington Monument and the Jefferson Memorial.
History/Interesting Facts
Two years after Lincoln's assassination the Congress
decided to construct a Memorial dedicating to him. President Taft
signed a bill to give 2 million dollars to the building supplies. The Lincoln Memorial began
building on February 12, 1915 (it was also Lincoln's birthday). It was
dedicated to him May 30, 1922. The president,
William Taft, and the Chief justice, Robert Todd Lincoln (who is
also Abraham Lincoln's only surviving child) lead the dedication
ceremony. It was dedicated 50 years after Lincoln's death. It took seven years to complete the whole building. The
Memorial is 99 ft. tall and the height of Lincoln's statue is 19 ft.
tall. Its located in Potomac Park, Washington D.C. The building is made
of marble from Colorado and Lincoln's statue is made out of marble from
Georgia. The Memorial was designed by Henry Bacon. Lincoln's statute was
designed by Daniel Chester French. Over Lincoln's statue is a quote:
"IN THIS TEMPLE
AS IN THE HEARTS OF THE PEOPLE
FOR WHOM HE SAVED THE UNION
THE MEMORY OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN
IS ENSHRINED FOREVER."
Interesting Facts:
- The North wall of the monument contains an inscription of Lincoln's second inaugural speech.
- The building's style is Greek.
- The 36 enormous columns represent each of the states in the Union at the time of the President's death in 1865.
- It is visited by more than 24 million people each year!
- Its one of several monuments that honors a president.
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Pictures
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Video
http://www.5min.com/Video/Visit-the-Lincoln-Memorial-in-Washington-DC-470186509
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OtherLinks
History/Fact links
http://www.washingtondc-go.com/attractions/lincoln-memorial-facts.html
http://www.classbrain.com/artmonument/publish/lincoln_memorial_history.shtml
http://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/wash/dc71.htm
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Bibliography
Destination360 2010 http://www.destination360.com
Abraham Lincoln Online 2010 http://showcase.netins.net
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Kaci Carruthers 8th Grade St. Gabriel School 2011