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Of the many memorials and monuments in all of D.C., the Lincoln Memorial is the one that stands out the most for me. During my studying years in middle and high schools, Mr. Lincoln (along with G. Washington) were the most important president of our...
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I was there as a sixteen year old senior in high school many years ago and then thirty seven years later and I was still just as awe struck as an adult as I was as a high school student. He just has a way of getting to you. Like previous posters...
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The Memorial to our sixteenth President is one of the "must-see" attractions in Washington DC. The Abraham Lincoln Memorial is one of the iconic symbols of Washington DC, as well as appearing on the back of the five dollar bill. The Lincoln Memorial...
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From journal Our Nation's Capital
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It was wonderful to finally get to visit such an important memorial. It was great to walk up those steps and see the wonderful memorial they have created for Abraham Lincoln. Really enjoyed it!
From journal History and Fun
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On a recent trip to the States I stopped in Washington DC for a day on the way home. We wanted to pack in as much as possible. I was with my Mum, Dad and aunt and although Mum, Dad and I had all been to Washington before, my aunt hadn't so we wanted...
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How do you describe this in a few words? Overwhelming. It was a hot morning and after the walk to this, I was a little cranky, but when you walk in and see the statue of Lincoln that you have seen so many times in pictures, well, it's hard not to be...
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From journal Washington in the Heat
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Setting at the west end of the National Mall, this monument is one awe-inspiring tribute to one of America's greatest Presidents. Deceptive in its size, from afar, it does look large, but as you get closer, you are struck by the size of the seated...
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From journal Business Trip to Washington D.C.
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This monument has Lincoln sitting along in a giant chair. Alongside are words from various documents on stone. Up the steps, one can see the names of every state on the roof. The president stares out upon D.C., firmly. His accomplishments have been...
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From journal Washington, D.C.
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The Lincoln Memorial is one of those things that you see on TV, but you really can't get a good sense of the monument from still pictures. That may seem strange because it is 'a statue' but being in the Memorial is really more awe-inspiring than I...
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From journal Washington - Sights and Tastes