The Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., commemorates Lincoln's accomplishments, as well as his personal belief in the dignity and inherent equality of all people. It has been the site of many large gatherings and protests. For millions of Americans, the Lincoln Memorial remains an inspiring symbol of freedom.
year: 2015
call number/section: 975.3, 917.3, 973
subjects: lincoln, abraham, 1809-1865, monuments, washington (d.c.), lincoln memorial (washington, d.c.), national monuments, signs and symbols, united states, washington (d.c.), buildings, united states, history, 1861-1865, civil war, mall, the (washington, d.c.)