"...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 sits immortalized in marble as an enduring symbol of unity, strength, and wisdom.
Lincoln Memorial at Dusk
One of the most photographed memorials, no matter the hour.
Lincoln Statue Close up
A statue comes to life
Nations Capital Landscape
An iconic photo of the Nations Capital
Lincoln Memorial Statue at Night
Statue of Abraham Lincoln sitting inside the Lincoln Memorial with a quote above "IN THIS TEMPLE AS IN THE HEARTS OF THE PEOPLE FOR WHOM HE SAVED THE UNION THE MEMORY OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN IS ENSHRINED FOREVER"
Lincoln Memorial at Sunset
View of the Lincoln Memorial from the plaza steps during sunset.
Aerial View of the Lincoln Memorial
Aerial view of the Lincoln Memorial
Lincoln Memorial statue
Daniel Chester French's statue of Abraham Lincoln is the central feature of the Lincoln Memorial and is comprised of 28 pieces of Georgia marble.