Lincoln Memorial

National Public Radio looks at the creation of the Lincoln Memorial, the controversies surrounding its design, and its political significance over the past 80 years.

National Public Radio looks at the creation of the Lincoln Memorial, the controversies surrounding its design, and its political significance over the past 80 years.

Lincoln Memorial, Lincoln Park (Chicago)

Lincoln Memorial seen from Washington Monument

Lincoln Memorial (Washington)

Lincoln Memorial (Washington)

Lincoln Memorial

Find interesting facts on the Lincoln Memorial located in Washington, DC which honors president Abraham Lincoln.

National Public Radio looks at the creation of the Lincoln Memorial, the controversies surrounding its design, and its political significance over the past 80 years.

Statue of President Lincoln in the Lincoln Memorial (Washington)

The 16th US President Abraham Lincoln grew up here from 1816 to 1830. The site features the foundation of the original cabin, a replica farm house, the gravesite of Lincoln's mother Nancy Hanks Lincoln, and a memorial building.

Emancipation Memorial, Lincoln Park (Washington)

Lincoln Memorial and Reflecting Pool

Reflecting Pool looking towards Lincoln Memorial (Washington)

Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a huge granite sculpture that was created to celebrate 150 years of history in the United States of America. The giant sculptures are of (from left to right) George Washington, Thomas Jefferson,...