Washington, D.C. Lincoln Memorial

The Lincoln Memorial
The Lincoln Memorial has been a presence on the National Mall since 1922. This memorial was built for the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, has been the site of many famous gatherings and speeches, with the most famous one being Martin Luther King's "I have a dream" speech in 1963. The Lincoln Memorial was built in the style of a Greek temple, with 36 columns, one for each state at the time of Lincoln's death. These columns are so large that five adults holding hands can not reach around one of them!

The Lincoln Memorial is located at the west end of the National Mall. Visitors get a great view of the Washington Monument and the U.S. Capital when standing on the steps at the front of the memorial. There is a spectacular fireworks display on the Fourth of July that can be viewed like a front row seat from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial!