Lincoln Memorial: Quick Facts

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The illuminated Lincoln Memorial at night in Washington, D.C., with the statue of Abraham Lincoln visible inside and reflected in the still water of the reflecting pool.

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Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. gestures from a platform above a vast March on Washington crowd, with the Washington Monument in the distance.

The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., featuring a large white marble building with tall columns and visitors on the steps, surrounded by green shrubs and lawn.

Marble statue of Abraham Lincoln seated at the Lincoln Memorial, with an inscription about his legacy engraved on the wall behind him.

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Lincoln Memorial dedication

U.S. National Park Service employee Richard Trott posts a sign reading, Because of the Federal Government shutdown, all national parks are closed, in front of the Lincoln Memorial.

Map of the National Mall area in Washington, D.C., highlighting major streets, metro stations, parks, government buildings, and prominent points of interest such as museums, memorials, and federal offices. Key landmarks include the Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial, Smithsonian museums, and the Washington Monument, with a numbered legend identifying each site.

Tour Washington, D.C.'s, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, and Washington Monument

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