Lincoln Memorial - Great Attractions (Washington, DC, United States)

Geo Beats 2011-03-19

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Take a tour of Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC, United States – part of the World’s Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats. The Lincoln Memorial, sitting at the end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C. is a moving tribute to president Abraham Lincoln. The monument is built in a Greek temple style with a statue of Lincoln sitting pensively at the center. Lincoln's statue is flanked by carvings of his two greatest speeches, the Gettysburg Address and his Second Inaugural Address. The Memorial has watched over many notable events, including The March on Washington in 1963 and Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech. The Lincoln Memorial can be seen on U.S. currency, in movies, and in person for free 24/7. Lincoln is widely recognized as one of the greatest presidents in American history, which makes his memorial especially fitting.

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