The Lincoln Memorial Washington DC
A Landmark of the United States and a tribute to one of the Country's best presidents, the Lincoln memorial is located on the National Mall; 23rd St, NW Washington DC. The memorial is not only a dedicated to President Lincoln but the architecture is based on the Parthenon at Athens and a tribute to the accomplishments of the ancient Greeks.
It was opened May 30, 1922 after a long and difficult building process that took over 8 years. The building was designed by architect Henry Bacon, the stone carvings by famed sculptor Daniel Chester French and artist Jules Guerin. While there was disagreement amongst the designers about the exact meaning of the memorial, they came together to create a building and statue that represent all that Lincoln meant to the country. The designers, by incorporating Greek architecture were celebrating Democracy and the President that strove to protect the American institution of Democracy.
The grand statue of Lincoln sitting in his chair overlooking visitors is made of White Georgia Marble and stands over 19 feet tall and 19 feet wide. Rumors are abound about secret carvings or meanings of the statue. One rumor has it that a relief of the face of Robert E Lee is carved into the back of the Presidents head.
In the interior of the Mememorial are carvings of President Lincolns speeches, the Gettysburg is carved into the south wall of the mememorial. His famous inaugural Address is carved into the North wall.
When taking a charter bus group to Washington DC for a visit, its best to spend a few days and take in all the landmarks and sights the capital has to offer. Most everything is in walking distance, so bring comfortable shoes!
It was opened May 30, 1922 after a long and difficult building process that took over 8 years. The building was designed by architect Henry Bacon, the stone carvings by famed sculptor Daniel Chester French and artist Jules Guerin. While there was disagreement amongst the designers about the exact meaning of the memorial, they came together to create a building and statue that represent all that Lincoln meant to the country. The designers, by incorporating Greek architecture were celebrating Democracy and the President that strove to protect the American institution of Democracy.
The grand statue of Lincoln sitting in his chair overlooking visitors is made of White Georgia Marble and stands over 19 feet tall and 19 feet wide. Rumors are abound about secret carvings or meanings of the statue. One rumor has it that a relief of the face of Robert E Lee is carved into the back of the Presidents head.
In the interior of the Mememorial are carvings of President Lincolns speeches, the Gettysburg is carved into the south wall of the mememorial. His famous inaugural Address is carved into the North wall.
When taking a charter bus group to Washington DC for a visit, its best to spend a few days and take in all the landmarks and sights the capital has to offer. Most everything is in walking distance, so bring comfortable shoes!
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