Lincoln Memorial In Washington DC
The Lincoln Memorial has no fees or reservations associated with a visit. The public may visit the Lincoln Memorial 24 hours a day. However, Park Rangers are on only duty from 9:30 am to 11:30 pm daily.
General visitor parking is available along Ohio Drive between the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials. Bus parking is primarily available along Ohio Drive near the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials.
“In this temple, as in the hearts of the people for whom he saved the Union, the memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined forever.” Beneath these words, the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln sits immortalized in marble.
An enduring symbol of Freedom for all, the Lincoln Memorial attracts anyone who seeks inspiration and hope.
The Lincoln Memorial is located at the west end of the National Mall. From the top of the stairs in front of the memorial, you have a great view of the Washington Monument and the US Capitol.
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Lincoln Memorial - Interior View This beautiful picture of The Lincoln statue showcases the interior
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Lincoln Memorial - Freedom For All Beneath these words, sits a 19-foot 175-ton statue of the 16th President of the United States and Great Emancipator of the nation during the Civil War
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Lincoln Memorial - Emancipation The south mural, named Emancipation, represents the ideas of Freedom and Liberty
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Lincoln Memorial - Emancipation - The Angel of Truth * the Angel of Truth is shown bestowing freedom and liberty to slaves
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Lincoln Memorial - Mural Details Painted in rich, exotic colors and bold, distinctive brushstrokes, the paintings resemble tapestries, and serve the purpose of warming the white stone interior of the sanctuary
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The Lincoln Memorial - The Unification The Unification mural, depicts the ideas of Unity, Fraternity and Charity associated with reunification of the states
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Lincoln Memorial - South Mural Emancipation - Faith, Hope and Charity Immortality is surrounded by the three virtues: Faith, Hope and Charity
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Lincoln Memorial - Gettysburg Address November 19, 1863 * The Gettysburg Address is one of the most famous speeches by U.S. President Abraham Lincoln and one of the most quoted speeches in United States history
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Lincoln Memorial - Lincoln's 2nd Inaugural Address Abraham Lincoln delivered his second inaugural address on March 4, 1865, at the start of his second term as President of the United States.
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Lincoln Memorial - Interior Inscription Seen here is the third tablet completing the inscription of Lincoln's 2nd Inaugural Address
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Lincoln Memorial - Olive Branch Wreath Relief Olives have special meaning in Greek mythology. Athena offered the olive tree, olive wreaths were worn by brides, and even awarded to Olympic victors.
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Lincoln Memorial Intertwined Pine Cone And Olive Branch Wreath Relief A "relief" is a sculptured artwork where a modeled form is left behind when the surface is relieved of excess material, forming a flat background without being disconnected. Reliefs are common throughout the world on monumental buildings
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Lincoln Memorial Bald Eagle Sculpture * As of 1782, the Bald Eagle is the national bird of the United States of America, and is one of the country's most recognized symbols
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Lincoln Memorial - Enormous Statue Enclosure The interior space of the monument is enormous, as seen here with plenty of sight-seeing tourist and onlookers
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Lincoln Memorial - Interior Cornice Detail & Column Capitol Spectacular image of the interior cornice work and capitol details
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