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A Rare Look Back: The Lincoln Memorial in 1917 During Construction

Lincoln Memorial in 1917
Take a look back to the early days of the iconic Lincoln Memorial with this rare photo from 1917, taken during construction. Plus, don't miss the post on the memorial's dedication with Lincoln's son, Robert Todd, in attendance.
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This is what the Lincoln Memorial looked like in its early days. This photo is from 1917, during construction of the memorial.

Lincoln Memorial in 1917
Lincoln Memorial in 1917

Source: Library of Congress

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Also, don’t forget to check out this post on the dedication of the memorial with Lincoln’s son, Robert Todd, in attendance.

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