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The Memorial as a National Symbol
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Facts about the Lincoln Memorial
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The Lincoln Memorial is not only an iconic piece of
architecture, it is a symbol of everything Abraham Lincoln
stood for. For this reason, it has also been the venue for
many of the most memorable demonstrations within the
American Civil Rights movement.
On August 28, 1963, more than 200,000 people journeyed
to Washington from all over the United States and stood
in front of the memorial as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. The spot
on which King stood was engraved in 2003 in recognition
of the 40th anniversary of the event.
The memorial has played a central role in a number of
blockbuster movies and also appears on the back of
the U.S. five dollar bill, the front of which bears Lincoln’s
portrait. Approximately six million people visit the
memorial annually; it is open 24 hours a day, every day
of the year except Christmas Day. In 2007 the American
Institute of Architects ranked it seventh in the List of
America’s Favorite Architecture.
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