Lincoln Memorial

Walk past the Reflecting Pool and slowly arrive at the Lincoln Memorial, an open-air memorial. Slowly walk up the steps and you will see the solemn marble statue of Lincoln facing you.

Walking back to the Lincoln Memorial in the sunset, the small forest next to it is very beautiful.

You can also see many cute little squirrels here.

The Lincoln Memorial is very beautiful at dusk. Even though there are many tourists around, it still doesn't feel noisy. In the evening light, everything seems very peaceful.

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The Lincoln Memorial is built in the style of an ancient Greek temple. Its 36 Doric columns symbolize the states of the United States during Lincoln's time. The pure white marble building reflects the Washington Monument, making the night scene particularly stunning. Inside, a 5.8-meter-tall seated statue of Lincoln, with a penetrating gaze, holds the Emancipation Proclamation and the Constitution, demonstrating his unwavering belief in the abolition of slavery. This is also the historic site where Martin Luther King delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech in 1963.



‌Travel Tips‌

▫️ Free admission, can be visited in conjunction with the nearby Vietnam Veterans Memorial and World War II Memorial;

▫️ It is recommended to visit at dusk, when the reflection pool and lights intertwine, making it perfect for photography;

▫️ Take the Blue/Orange Line to Foggy Bottom Station and walk for 15 minutes.

That war was the deadliest in American history. It wasn't World War II, World War I, or even the Revolutionary War or the Second War, but the Civil War. Yet, that war reunited a divided nation and freed Black slaves. One hundred years later, it was here that Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech, sparking the Civil Rights Movement and ultimately abolishing racial segregation in the United States. The interior of the memorial is solemn and awe-inspiring, with a seated statue of Lincoln in its center.

Led by our tour guide, we arrived at the Lincoln Memorial, a building reminiscent of the Greek Parthenon. Walking up the 58 steps symbolizes the 58 years of President Lincoln's life. The tall memorial hall is surrounded by 36 stone columns, representing the 36 states of the United States during Lincoln's lifetime. Entering the memorial hall, you will see a seated statue of Lincoln, made up of 28 pieces of stone. Two of Lincoln's famous speeches are engraved on the stone walls on both sides of the statue, and the words "Martin Luther King Memorial" are engraved on the ground outside the door. It was here on August 28, 1963 that the black leader delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech, an unprecedented event.

Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809 - April 15, 1865) was a Republican, American politician, thinker, and strategist, and the abolitionist of slavery. He was the 16th President of the United States. During Lincoln's presidency, the American Civil War, known as the Civil War, broke out. Lincoln firmly opposed the secession of the nation. He abolished slavery in the rebellious states and issued the Homestead Act and the Emancipation Proclamation. Lincoln defeated the secessionist forces in the South and upheld the rights of all people to be created equal, regardless of race, within the Union and its territories.

In November 1860, Lincoln was elected president, marking the first Republican administration. Lincoln's election posed a serious threat to the interests of Southern plantation owners. Seeking to create division, the slave owners launched a rebellion. Eleven Southern states subsequently seceded from the Union, proclaiming the formation of the "Confederate States of America." They drafted a new constitution and elected a new president.

On April 12, 1861, Confederate troops bombarded Fort Sumter, a Union stronghold in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, marking the beginning of the Civil War. On April 15, Lincoln issued an order to call for volunteers to fight to preserve the Union, thus beginning the Civil War.

After the outbreak of the Civil War, President Lincoln acted decisively, not only expanding the president's war powers, but also ordering the suspension of citizens' privileges of habeas corpus in some areas.

On January 1, 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation was officially issued, declaring the abolition of slavery in the rebellious states effective immediately and freeing slaves to serve in the Union Army. This declaration of freedom fundamentally undermined the Confederate Army's fighting capacity and provided recruits for the Union Army. During the Civil War, 186,000 Black people directly participated in the fighting, fighting with extraordinary bravery. On average, one in three Black people sacrificed their lives for the cause of emancipation. The promulgation of the Homestead Act and the Emancipation Proclamation marked a turning point in the American Civil War, shifting the battlefield in the North's favor.

On April 3, 1865, the rebels captured the rebel capital of Richmond. On April 9, rebel commander-in-chief Robert E. Lee surrendered his remaining 28,000 men to Grant at the small village of Appomattox. The four-year Civil War ended with a victory for the North. Due to Lincoln's outstanding achievements in the American Civil War, he was re-elected as President of the United States on November 8, 1864.

At 10:15 p.m. on April 14, 1865, five days after the Confederate surrender, Lincoln was in the presidential box at Ford's Theater in Washington, D.C., when sympathetic Confederate actor John Wilkes Booth, taking advantage of the president's bodyguards' absence, shot Lincoln in the head. At 7:00 a.m. on April 15, 1865, Abraham Lincoln died at the age of 56. He was buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery on May 4.

The memorial was built to commemorate Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States. The statue of Lincoln in the hall is 19 feet high. It is also one of the most famous rallying places in history. In 1963, Martin Luther King delivered his most famous speech "I Have a Dream" here.

The Lincoln Memorial is one of the symbols of the United States, with the themes of freedom, equality, and integration. Lincoln's brilliance lies in his love that transcends color and race.

The Lincoln Memorial, a square building in the style of an ancient Greek temple, is snow-white, solemn and majestic.

There's only one Lincoln statue inside, and many people are taking photos there. Lincoln doesn't have a particularly significant meaning to Chinese people, unlike to local tourists and Africans. If you're on your way, you might want to stop by and take a look.

It is recommended to go early in the morning so that the morning sun can be projected onto the statue of Lincoln.

You can watch the planes. This is a great spot to take photos of the Washington Monument.

I jokingly told my friend that this is simply the American version of the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, but the Lincoln Memorial looks like an imitation of the ancient Greek Parthenon.

The White House, the Capitol, the Lincoln Memorial, and the Cenotaph are located at the diagonal points of the four directions. There are many museums worth visiting nearby, so you can spend a whole day there.

The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., has been a filming location for countless movies. It might be a cliché, but it's a must-see! The floor tiles where Martin Luther King Jr. stood for his speech are right in front of the Lincoln Memorial. The words on them are so popular online that you'd think they were from aliens.

It is very grand and feels not much smaller than the People's Hall.

There are so many people in the Lincoln Memorial, and the Lincoln model itself is actually very tall.

It seems that the people I met were all local travelers, most of whom came to study at school, but I didn’t see many Chinese people.

One of the must-see attractions in DC, an important tourist check-in spot, and connected to the major historical memorial halls in the DC area

The Memorial is located at the west end of the National Mall in Washington, on the east bank of the turquoise Potomac River. It is an ancient Greek temple-style memorial built entirely of white granite and marble.

The Lincoln Memorial, a classical building modeled after the Parthenon, is featured on the $5 bill. Thirty-six pristine white marble columns support the solemn and majestic memorial. The hall has no doors, symbolizing its perpetual openness to the public.

In the center of the memorial stands a 19-foot-tall seated statue of Lincoln, his hands resting on either side of his chair's armrests, his expression solemn as he gazes at the Reflecting Lake in front of him all day long. Every February, on President's Day, a memorial ceremony is held on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to commemorate Lincoln's great contributions to the emancipation of black slaves.

The Lincoln Memorial sits at the westernmost end of the National Mall, facing the Capitol Building, three kilometers away at the easternmost point. Standing atop the Memorial, the Washington Monument, pointed like a sharp sword into the blue sky, is reflected in the Reflecting Pool. The surrounding buildings, including the Jefferson Memorial, the World War II Memorial, the Reflecting Pool, and numerous statues and fountains, create a breathtaking spectacle of the National Mall.

I felt a little lost when I only saw the statue, but understanding the history and this person in this way may make the memory more profound.

The western United States boasts natural landscapes, while the eastern United States is steeped in culture and history. If you understand that history, you'll be able to quietly appreciate this beautiful and magnificent memorial. Lincoln, repeatedly hailed as one of the world's greatest leaders, is deeply respected and beloved by Americans. During his presidency, the American Civil War, known as the Civil War, broke out. Lincoln firmly opposed the secession of the nation. He abolished slavery in the rebellious states and issued the Homestead Act and the Emancipation Proclamation. Lincoln defeated the secessionist forces of the South and upheld the rights of all people, regardless of race, to be created equal in the Union and its territories. Shortly after the Civil War, Lincoln was assassinated. He was the first US president to be assassinated and the first Republican president, and he has been repeatedly hailed as the greatest president. Here, I'm particularly fond of the phrase "I HAVE A DREAM," even though it wasn't Lincoln's words.

This place is a must-visit when you come to Washington, an important check-in spot.

The Lincoln Memorial is an open area with a large sculpture of Lincoln facing the Washington Monument.

Even in the cold winter, many people still visit the magnificent Lincoln Memorial, which is located in the center of the entire square and has a panoramic view of the National Monument Square opposite. It is the most worth-seeing place among many attractions!

Across the obelisk from the reflection pool, reflect on history and warn future generations

A must-see! There are many people, and the lights at night can better reflect the grandeur of the exhibition hall.

My favorite is the large pool in front of the memorial tower with a seated statue of Lincoln.

Over the 250 years of American independence, more than 40 presidents have served. However, only Washington, Jefferson, and Lincoln have been permanently commemorated on this main artery of the nation's capital. Lincoln is the only president, not a founding father, to be universally recognized as the greatest. His greatest contribution to the nation was undoubtedly the emancipation of the slaves and the preservation of national unity. Today, he still sits majestically, and his famous speech rings in our ears: "...by the people, of the people, for the people!"

Free admission, right next to the Washington Monument, the main attraction is a giant Lincoln sculpture, and there's also the legendary inscription "Four Scores and Seven Years Ago..."

After all, Washington is the capital and the political center. Actually, I am not very interested in the cultural landscape, so I can’t introduce it in detail.

The Lincoln Memorial is on the $5 bill. You can stand on the bottom step and take a photo of the bill and the real thing together. (It's hard to align...it seems the proportions are a bit off.)



One of the stairs is particularly high, and it is awe-inspiring to look up at it.

It is also a gathering place for those who are enthusiastic about reforming social ills. Since Martin Luther King delivered his famous speech "I Have a Dream" here in 1963, it faces the Capitol Building in the east end.

The hall has no door, symbolizing that it is always open to the world.



A marble statue of Lincoln stands in the center of the memorial, his hands resting on either side of his chair's armrests, his expression solemn. Above the statue is an inscription: "Lincoln will live forever in the hearts of his people." The Lincoln Memorial is a tribute not only to the late president but also to the people of the entire nation.

On the left is text from Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, and on the right is text from his Second Inaugural Address.



The Lincoln Memorial is located west of the National Mall in Washington, D.C., in a straight line with the Capitol and the Washington Monument. (The central axis is perfectly symmetrical.) If you visit at night, take photos on the other side of the reflecting pool in front of the memorial. The reflections on the water are beautiful against the backdrop of the lights.



The seated Lincoln statue also appeared during Night at the Museum.



It's very close to the Vietnam War Memorial (designed by Lin Ying, Lin Huiyin's niece, a very unique person) and the Korean War Memorial, so you can stop by and take a look. ☺️

Lincoln seems to be more popular, I wonder if it's because he's more handsome~ Haha

Go up the stairs, pass through the colonnade and the crowd, and in the center of the hall is a seated statue of President Abraham Lincoln.

The entire wall to the right of Lincoln's seated statue is engraved with the most famous speech of the American president - the Gettysburg Address, which is probably a short article that every Chinese who studies English must learn and even recite.

The Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument are located opposite each other in the center of Washington, which shows their status in the minds of Americans. The entire building is simple and neat, and the statue of Lincoln feels particularly solemn under the evening light.

Hot and tired, we sat on the steps to rest, take in the scenery and enjoy the cool breeze. There were many tourists in the memorial hall, so we could only find angles to take pictures.

This is a must-see when you go to Washington, let me show you some pictures.

The Lincoln Memorial is at the end of Reflection Lake and is very spectacular, but once you get inside you'll find it's a very simple structure.

It's a huge house with a huge statue of Lincoln and Lincoln's biography on the walls... That's all...

You can only look at the outer architectural style, the overall

It was a very classic Washington scene, and seeing President Lincoln was quite shocking.

With the obelisk~

Visit here~

It is a very solemn and dignified place, and I felt a sense of respect for it because of a passage about Lincoln that I learned in my junior high English class.

The design is great, the scenery is beautiful! I feel relaxed!

The Lincoln Memorial gave me the feeling of a Chinese tourist attraction. It was packed with people. It was fine to just take a quiet look. I don't think I'm very interested in American history.

Lincoln became a great man for freeing the slaves, but seeing this statue reminded me of the gorillas in War for the Planet of the Apes. Americans are really willing to make fun of anything.

Lincoln Memorial --> Reflecting Pool --> National World War II Memorial --> Washington Monument, go wild, young people, whether you are a budget traveler, a photographer, or a rich and handsome white beautiful woman, you can all feel the shock of the magnificent architecture and be baptized by the sunshine of freedom and democracy!

Located west of the National Mall in Washington, D.C., before the Arlington Memorial Bridge approach, the Lincoln Memorial aligns with the Capitol and the Washington Monument. Managed by the National Park Service, the Lincoln Memorial is open to the public year-round and free of charge (it closes on December 25).

One of the must-see attractions in Washington.

The first time I went there was in the fall of 2010. I went with my college classmates. The scenery was beautiful. Because Washington is the capital, it felt very different. The sky was blue, there were few people, the grass and trees were beautiful, you could see people jogging everywhere, and from time to time there would be squirrels interacting with you on the grass and roadside. The Lincoln Memorial is on the same line as the obelisk and Congress. My first impression of the Lincoln statue was when I watched the movie Legally Blonde. I vaguely remember a scene where the heroine looked at the Lincoln statue and aspired to be an excellent lawyer. When I stood here myself, the feeling was completely different. There are words printed on every wall of this memorial. I didn't look at them in detail (actually, my English is too poor 😂😂😂). I came here again in the spring of 2015 with my husband, and the feeling had changed again. The last time I came here, I just ended a long-term secret crush, and thanks to that trip, I was able to cheer myself up. This is my second time bringing my husband here, and I feel confident and emotional. I look forward to him sharing a lot of his thoughts with me (looking at the photos, I suddenly realized that time is a butcher's knife)... Ahem... I seem to have gone astray... From the obelisk to the Lincoln Memorial, there are various museums on both sides of the way, natural history museums, air and space museums, art museums... If you like, you can visit them one by one. Although the Lincoln Memorial only contains the statue of Lincoln, it feels like standing there will make your brain work fast, thinking about life, work, and life (I think my imagination is too big 😳)... In short, I think going to a place that can always trigger deep reflection is a gain. It is an iconic attraction in Washington that is worth visiting.

The greatest president in American history besides Washington.

Although he doesn’t have a crystal coffin, he is a great man worthy of eternal admiration from future generations.

The white temple stands at the end of the reflecting pool. The tall pillars are very spectacular and sacred when viewed up close. It is suitable for visiting while walking along the way from the Washington Monument.

A must-see attraction in Washington, it feels very grand.

The Lincoln Memorial is solemn and dignified. What you see from the outside is just grandeur. Once you step inside, you will see exhibitions that tell about Mr. Lincoln's great achievements.

The Lincoln Memorial is an ancient Greek temple-style memorial built entirely of pure white granite and marble. It is beautiful and magnificent. Lincoln's contributions to the United States are admirable.

From here, the close view of the reflecting pool and the distant view of Washington Tower seem to be more attractive than admiring Lincoln Hall.

It is in line with the obelisk of the Capitol, and there is a feeling of going from New York to Washington, D.C.

The cultural and natural landscapes that are worth visiting are also in harmony with the Lincoln Memorial.

The Lincoln Memorial, the Capitol, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and the White House are all within easy walking distance of each other. The Lincoln Memorial, surrounded by Roman columns, boasts an open gate and a flight of stairs leading to it. Inside, a statue of Lincoln and dozens of stone columns remain, creating a rather empty space. The sculpture's facial features, including the expression in its eyes, are meticulously rendered. Lincoln sits aloft, his hands on a chair, his expression solemn and majestic. Looking out, the Reflecting Pool, the Washington Monument, and the Capitol are arranged in an orderly, straight line along a central axis, a meticulous layout that embodies the grandeur of Washington as a political center. Yet, no matter how the world unfolds, this greatest American president remains impassive, guarding this political fortress.

I personally feel that attractions like the Lincoln Memorial are purely for "visiting", but I feel like something is missing if I don't go, so just take a look.

It was beautiful even on a cloudy day! Spectacular! Since the kids were asleep, I didn't get to see it properly! I'll come back next time!

One of the classic attractions, with many Chinese tour groups.

In front of the Lincoln Memorial, the Reflecting Pool on Capitol Hill stretches between the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial. This 690-meter-long artificial pool is sure to evoke many movie scenes. Although it is an artificial lake, it also makes the memorial look more majestic. The marble structure is modeled after the ancient Greek Parthenon. Inside the memorial is a 5.8-meter-tall seated statue of Lincoln.

The Lincoln Memorial, considered a permanent American statue and a symbol of Washington, was built in memory of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States. Built entirely of pure white granite and marble, it resembles an ancient Greek temple.

The Lincoln Memorial stands at the western end of the National Mall, and the reflecting pool in front of it makes it look even more majestic.

Previously, this building was mistakenly reported by our Xinhua News Agency as the White House. This was the case until 1980. In fact, it is the Capitol Building, the office building of the United States Congress. It is located on Capitol Hill, 25 meters high, at the east end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C. It is the heart of the United States, facing the Lincoln Memorial at the west end. It is currently undergoing renovations, so there is scaffolding all over it.

We took an Uber to the Lincoln Memorial. Standing on the steps, we gazed out across the Reflecting Pool, the Washington Monument, and the Capitol, reliving Martin Luther King Jr.'s speech. Nearby, to the right, was the Korean War Memorial, where the famous quote read: "Freedom has a price. FREEDOM IS NOT FREE."

The Lincoln Memorial, built to commemorate President Lincoln, is located in a straight line with the Capitol and the Washington Monument. Managed by the National Park Service, it is open to the public year-round and free of charge.

A marble statue of Lincoln stands in the center of the memorial, his hands resting on either side of his chair's armrests, his expression solemn. Above the statue is an inscription: "Lincoln will live forever in the hearts of his people." The Lincoln Memorial is a tribute not only to the late president but also to the people of the entire nation.

The reflecting pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial is empty due to the accumulation of snow in winter, making the landscape look a little cold.

Established to commemorate the American President Lincoln, it is one of the most popular attractions in Washington, with a great surrounding environment.

In an instant, it seemed as if the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, and the Lincoln Memorial had switched places and time, and I couldn't tell where I was.

A very European-style building.

There are so many tourists.

You will see American middle and high school students wearing various colors coming here to study, and patriotic education starts from an early age.

The names of the U.S. states are engraved on the top of the memorial.

As a patriotic education base in the United States, you must visit the Korean War and Vietnam War Memorials to experience their way of commemoration.

The Lincoln Memorial is located at the far right end of the central axis. From here, you can enjoy a great view of the monument, especially when paired with the Reflecting Pool, where you can see the entire monument reflected. The night view is even more beautiful, so many tourists take photos here. My impression of the Lincoln Memorial was actually a scene from "Night at the Museum 2." When I actually saw it, I found the statue to be incredibly tall (even when seated). I even heard someone explaining it nearby. I recommend visiting during the day and also returning to take photos of the night view!

Located at the end of a popular tourist attraction, it's connected to Arlington National Cemetery by a bridge, about a 30-minute walk away. It's a highly recommended spot, worth a visit for both photographing and gazing at historical figures. However, it's also a popular spot for tour groups. Silence is advised inside the memorial.

The Lincoln Memorial is a grand architectural design that commemorates America's greatest president.

The Lincoln Memorial is just across from the Washington Monument and is the best place to see the memorial. As soon as you enter, you will see the statue of Lincoln. It is very impressive. You can take a good look inside. There are really a lot of people.

A great president in American history, he abolished slavery, resulting in Washington being surrounded by black people!