Lincoln Memorial

"...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 Memorial at Dusk

Lincoln Statue Close up

A statue comes to life

Lincoln Statue Close up

Nations Capital Landscape

An iconic photo of the Nations Capital

Nations Capital Landscape

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"

Marble statue of Abraham Lincoln sitting inside the Chamber of the Lincoln Memorial

Lincoln Memorial at Sunset

View of the Lincoln Memorial from the plaza steps during sunset.

Lincoln Memorial view from plaza steps

Aerial View of the Lincoln Memorial

Aerial view of the Lincoln Memorial

A rectangular, white colonnaded building seen from the air

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.

Marble statue of a man sitting on a chair