The Lincoln Memorial is one of the most iconic landmarks in Washington, DC—but its creation was far from inevitable. In this episode of WETA Arts, we explore the decades-long struggle to commemorate ...

When the Lincoln Memorial was dedicated in Washington, D.C., on Memorial Day 1922, its symbolism resonated with onlookers. A far cry from the idealism advanced by previous memorials, such as Horatio ...

This video is no longer available. In a city that has countless statues and memorials honoring presidents, it’s hard to compete with the one that sits overlooking the National Mall. The statue of ...

Mike Litterst stood in the cavernous space under the Lincoln Memorial and pointed out that 40 feet up you could see concrete beams that support the 175-ton marble sculpture of Abraham Lincoln.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — On this day in history, groundbreaking started for the Lincoln Memorial in D.C. Crews started ...

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