Abraham Lincoln Memorial

The Abraham Lincoln Memorial is a prominent monument located in Washington, D.C., dedicated to the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. Built between 1914 and 1922, it features a large seated statue of Lincoln and inscriptions of two of his famous speeches. The memorial is designed in a neoclassical style, resembling a Greek temple, and symbolizes unity, freedom, and democracy. It has become a site for significant events, including Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech. The memorial honors Lincoln's legacy in ending slavery and preserving the nation during the Civil War.