Lincoln Memorial

A neoclassical monument in Washington, D.C., honoring Abraham Lincoln and commemorating his leadership during the Civil War and preservation of the Union.

Henry Bacon: An American architect best known for designing the Lincoln Memorial. He designed the memorial in a neoclassical style inspired by Greek temples.
Lincoln Memorial Commission: A federal body established to plan and oversee the creation of the Lincoln Memorial. The commission selected the design and directed the project’s construction.
March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom: A 1963 civil-rights demonstration in Washington, D.C., demanding jobs and racial equality. The Lincoln Memorial served as the gathering point for the march’s concluding program.
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool: A long rectangular pool on the National Mall between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument. Its axial alignment extends the memorial’s visual presence across the Mall.
National Register of Historic Places: The United States federal list of historic places considered worthy of preservation. The memorial was listed in 1966 as a nationally significant historic site.
Daniel Chester French: An American sculptor whose public works include the seated Abraham Lincoln inside the Lincoln Memorial. His colossal Lincoln sculpture anchors the memorial’s central chamber.
Henry Bacon's Lincoln Memorial design: Henry Bacon’s winning architectural proposal for a marble monument to Abraham Lincoln. Its approved plan shaped the building’s form and placement.
I Have a Dream: A speech delivered by Martin Luther King Jr. during the 1963 March on Washington. King delivered the speech from the memorial’s steps, invoking its inscriptions and Lincoln’s legacy.
Lincoln Memorial steps: The broad staircase leading from the Lincoln Memorial’s plaza to its columned portico. The steps became a platform for speeches, gatherings, and demonstrations.
United States Commission of Fine Arts: A federal advisory body that reviews design and aesthetics for projects in Washington, D.C. The commission helped shape the memorial’s design and has continuing oversight in the capital.

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