Lincoln Memorial

The Lincoln Memorial is a famous monument located in Washington, D.C., dedicated to Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States. Built between 1914 and 1922, it features a large seated statue of Lincoln, surrounded by 36 columns, each representing a state in the Union at the time of his death in 1865. The memorial honors Lincoln’s leadership during the Civil War and his efforts to end slavery. It is a symbol of unity, freedom, and democracy, and serves as a site for important civil rights events, including Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech in 1963.