Lincoln Memorial Statue, Washington D.C.

The colossal marble statue of Abraham Lincoln sits within the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C., a neoclassical monument completed in 1920.
The colossal marble statue of Abraham Lincoln sits within the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C., a neoclassical monument completed in 1920.

The colossal marble statue of Abraham Lincoln, completed in 1920, resides within the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. Architect Henry Bacon designed the memorial in a neoclassical style, evoking a Greek temple to symbolize Lincoln's enduring legacy. The inscription above the statue reads, "In this temple, as in the hearts of the people for whom he saved the Union, the memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined forever." This national monument continues to serve as a significant site for public gatherings and commemorations.

Photo taken in October 2010.

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