The Government Shutdown Isn’t Stopping This Family from Enjoying the Lincoln Memorial
Learn how one family is still able to enjoy the Lincoln Memorial despite the government shutdown. Read more to find out how they did it!
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Remembering MLK’s Iconic Speech at the Lincoln Memorial
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.’s iconic “I Have a Dream” speech at the Lincoln Memorial. Check out this amazing photo from that day and read more about it on our blog!
The Lincoln Memorial Under Construction in 1917
A rare photo from 1917 shows the Lincoln Memorial mid-construction, its columns rising from a muddy clearing near the Potomac.
Uncovering Early Drawings of the Lincoln Memorial by Henry Bacon
Take a look at these two sketches of the Lincoln Memorial by Henry Bacon, the architect of the iconic monument. These drawings were recently uncovered at the Library of Congress.
The Story Behind the Lincoln Memorial Statue: Daniel Chester French and Ambrose Swasey
Discover the story behind the iconic Lincoln Memorial Statue in Washington DC. Learn how Daniel Chester French and Ambrose Swasey created the beloved statue, which has stood in the Lincoln Memorial since 1922.
The 1963 March on Washington: Aerial View of 250,000 at the Lincoln Memorial
On August 28, 1963, an estimated 250,000 people gathered at the Lincoln Memorial for the March on Washington. Here is an aerial photo of the crowd.
The Lincoln Memorial’s Secret Basement: What’s Inside
Most visitors never know the Lincoln Memorial has a basement. Here is what’s inside the forgotten lower chamber beneath one of Washington’s most visited monuments.
A Look Back at the Cornerstone Laying of the Lincoln Memorial in 1915
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.
The 1912 Lincoln Memorial Designs That Were Never Built
Before the familiar Greek temple design was chosen, architects proposed Roman arches, pyramids, and colonnades. These are the rejected 1912 Lincoln Memorial proposals from the National Archives.