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Lincoln Memorial  

Built to honor the nation’s 16th President, the memorial blends the work of architect Henry Bacon, sculptor Daniel Chester French, artist Jules Guerin, and a host of others. The materials used in this memorial demonstrate a concerted effort to assemble stones from several regions of the Union into a great classical tribute to Lincoln. The proportions of the architectural elements are meant to impress, inspire, and ensure that the simple Lincoln is elevated elegantly to a level commensurate with his historical role and achievements.

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Grand Review of the Armies, May 1865 (Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division  

Did You Know?
On May 23-24, 1865, General William Tecumseh Sherman watched the Grand Review of the Armies of the Union parade down on Pennsylvania Avenue. Today, Sherman Park is where he once stood.

Last Updated: May 05, 2009 at 12:02 EST