Washington DC, United States

Lincoln Memorial

Lincoln Memorial, Washington DC

The Lincoln Memorial honors Abraham Lincoln in the form of a Greek temple. Designed by Henry Bacon and dedicated in 1922, its 36 columns and the great seated marble statue by Daniel Chester French have made it a gathering place for the civil-rights movement.

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Roots Earth has a longer story for Lincoln Memorial, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Location

Coordinates: 38.88928, -77.05014

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