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Lincoln Memorial
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The Lincoln Memorial, located in Washington, D.C., United States, is a national monument dedicated to Abraham Lincoln. Built between 1914 and 1922, it features a 30-meter high Greek Doric temple structure, with a seated 5.8-meter tall statue of Lincoln crafted by sculptor Daniel Chester French.
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The memorial was designed by architect Henry Bacon, and its style mirrors the Parthenon in Athens. It contains 36 columns, representing the states in the Union at Lincoln’s death in 1865. The memorial is managed by the National Park Service and is accessible to visitors 24 hours a day, with rangers available to provide information and tours. Its location on the National Mall makes it a central site for historical demonstrations and speeches.