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A Look Back at the Cornerstone Laying of the Lincoln Memorial in 1915

  • Published July 30, 2013
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Take a look back at the cornerstone laying of the Lincoln Memorial in 1915. See photos from the ceremony and learn more about this historic event.
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Here are a couple great photographs from the cornerstone laying of the Lincoln Memorial. The ceremony was held on February 15th, 1915.

Lincoln Memorial cornerstone laying
Lincoln Memorial cornerstone laying
Lincoln Memorial cornerstone laying
Lincoln Memorial cornerstone laying

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