The Lincoln Memorial
The Lincoln Memorial is a monument in Washington, D.C., honoring President Abraham Lincoln, featuring a massive seated statue and significant civil rights history.
Hosting one of the most significant speeches in American civil rights history from its steps, this memorial to a president who ended slavery has itself become a symbol of the ongoing struggle for equality.
Honoring President Lincoln
The Lincoln Memorial honors President Abraham Lincoln, featuring a massive seated statue within a grand neoclassical structure.
A Significant Civil Rights Site
The memorial's steps hosted Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream" speech during the 1963 March on Washington.
Inscribed Presidential Speeches
The memorial's interior walls feature inscriptions of significant Lincoln speeches, including the Gettysburg Address and his second inaugural address.
A Significant National Symbol
The Lincoln Memorial remains one of the most visited and significant national monuments in Washington, D.C., symbolizing both Lincoln's legacy and ongoing civil rights struggles.
