Lincoln Memorial
- Washington, DC
photo: Terry Adams/NPS
Why go there?
The Lincoln Memorial, located in Washington, D.C., honors Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States. Designed by Henry Bacon, it resembles a Greek Doric temple and houses a large seated statue of Lincoln by Daniel Chester French. The memorial's interior features inscriptions of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address and Second Inaugural Address. Dedicated on May 30, 1922, it has been the site of many important events in American history, such as Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, and it has become a symbol of unity, strength, and wisdom, attracting millions of visitors annually.
