- In this post, you’ll discover the ultimate list of facts about the Lincoln Memorial, one of the most visited buildings in Washington D.C.
- Although passed over for the Lincoln Memorial commission, Pope later submitted the winning design for the Jefferson Memorial.
- Visiting the Lincoln Memorial is a must-do while in Washington, DC! It is the most visited memorial in the city, with 6 million people coming to see it every year.
- Lincoln Memorial Facts for Kids. The monument honors Abraham Lincoln, the 16th U.S. President. It measures 188 feet wide and almost 80 feet tall.
- The inside of the Lincoln Memorial is divided into three chambers by two pillars of the Ionian style on the north side and the south side.
- As the site of many important political speeches and events, Lincoln Memorial has a history of its own, independent from its original purpose.
- The Lincoln Memorial has been on the back of the United States penny (the one cent coin) for many years, as well as the five dollar bill.
- Although the Lincoln Memorial is just one of the District's many monuments, the larger-than-life Honest Abe is also among travelers' favorites.
- Lincoln Memorial Park has winding tree-lined avenues, meticulously maintained monuments, and peaceful arboretum-like sections.
- Lincoln Anıtı , <322'yi onurlandırmak için inşa edilmiş bir ABD ulusal anıtıdır >16. Amerika Birleşik Devletleri Başkanı , Abraham Lincoln .