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Lincoln Memorial

The Day After Pearl Harbor: A Look at the Lincoln Memorial

November 9, 2022January 8, 2018 by ghostsofdc
Machine gun sets up outside the Lincoln Memorial on December 8th, 1941

Take a look at what the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. looked like the day after Pearl Harbor was attacked. Reminiscent of the day after 9/11, this historic moment in history is remembered and honored here.

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday Tags 1940s, Lincoln Memorial 1 Comment

An Unbelievable Photo from 1923: An Amphibian Aircraft on the Reflecting Pool in Front of the Lincoln Memorial

November 9, 2022July 14, 2016 by ghostsofdc
Amphibian aircraft on reflecting pool in front of Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C. in 1923. (Harris & Ewing / Library of Congress)

What an unbelievable photo from 1923! An amphibian aircraft sits on the reflecting pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial. See the amazing image and find out more about this unique and fascinating moment in history.

Categories Notable People & Places Tags 1920s, Lincoln Memorial 1 Comment

The Spectacular Photo of the Lincoln Memorial You Have to See

November 9, 2022January 25, 2016 by ghostsofdc
Lincoln Memorial in 1944

Take a look at this spectacular photo of the Lincoln Memorial, taken in 1944. You won’t believe your eyes when you see it! Get ready to be amazed!

Categories Notable People & Places Tags 1940s, Lincoln Memorial 2 Comments

Help GoDCers, When Do You Think This Image of the Lincoln Memorial Was Taken?

November 9, 2022April 8, 2015 by ghostsofdc

GoDCers, we need your help! Can you guess when this image of the Lincoln Memorial was taken? Share your thoughts and help us out!

Categories Notable People & Places Tags Lincoln Memorial 3 Comments

Honoring Abe Lincoln: A Look at the 1930 Military C-41 Blimp at the Lincoln Memorial

November 9, 2022March 26, 2015 by ghostsofdc
February 1930. Washington, D.C. "Army Airship C-41 lands on Mall and airmen, led by Brigadier General William J. Flood of the 19th Airship Company, place wreath at Lincoln Memorial, honoring Lincoln's Birthday."

Check out this cool image from 1930 of a military C-41 blimp floating near the Lincoln Memorial in honor of Abe Lincoln’s birthday. Also, you can check out film footage of this at Critical Past.

Categories Notable People & Places Tags 1930s, Lincoln Memorial 1 Comment

Uncovering the Past: Rare Stock Film Footage of the Lincoln Memorial from 1939

November 14, 2023December 23, 2013 by ghostsofdc

Uncovering the past with this rare stock film footage of the Lincoln Memorial from 1939, courtesy of Archive.org. See this amazing footage for yourself

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday Tags 1930s, Lincoln Memorial

The Momentous 1963 Civil Rights March on Washington, D.C. Captured in a Photo

March 24, 2022December 16, 2013 by ghostsofdc
Civil Rights March on Washington, D.C. [Leaders of the march], 08/28/1963

Take a look at this remarkable photo from the August 1963 Civil Rights March on Washington, D.C. See the leaders of the march standing in the Lincoln Memorial

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday, Historical Events Tags 1960s, Lincoln Memorial

Uncovering a Terrific Old Photo of the Lincoln Memorial from Virginia

April 27, 2026November 27, 2013 by ghostsofdc
Memorial Bridge, looking from the Virginia side of the Potomac River across to the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C.

This is a terrific old photo that we found on Flickr. It shows the Lincoln Memorial as viewed across the Memorial Bridge from Virginia. Take a look at this amazing photograph!

Categories Notable People & Places Tags 1940s, Landmarks, Lincoln Memorial

A Rare Find from the Boston Public Library

March 20, 2022October 10, 2013 by ghostsofdc
Lincoln Memorial postcard

We made a great discovery at the Boston Public Library, though not in their building. Check out this rare find from their Flickr page and explore the history of the Lincoln Memorial postcard.

Categories Notable People & Places Tags 1930s, Lincoln Memorial
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