Inside the Lincoln Memorial
by David Morefield
Title
Inside the Lincoln Memorial
Artist
David Morefield
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Photograph - Photo
Description
The Lincoln Memorial is located on the Washington Mall in Washington DC and is probably one of the National Capital�s most recognizable landmarks. The memorial honors the life of President Abraham Lincoln for his accomplishments while in office. Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president and his presidency was abruptly ended when he was assassinated while watching a show at Ford�s Theater. The public outcry after Abraham Lincoln�s death led to the building of the Lincoln Memorial. Many famous speeches have been delivered form the step of the Lincoln Memorial, including Dr. Martin Luther King�s �I have a Dream� speech. This memorial is run by the National Park Service and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Place since 1966.
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September 3rd, 2014
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