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Lincoln Memorial
워싱턴 D.C.
memorial in Washington, D.C., United States
Contents
6 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Lincoln Memorial2:07
Welcome to the Lincoln Memorial, an architectural masterpiece and one of the most sacred civic spaces in the American landscape. Situated at the far western end of the National Mall, this gleaming white marble temple serves as a…
Listen in the app2The Greek Architecture and the 36 Columns2:02
The stunning exterior of the Lincoln Memorial is the visionary work of New York architect Henry Bacon. Having spent years studying in Europe, Bacon was deeply enamored with ancient Greek architecture and believed that only the…
Listen in the app3The Stones of a Reunited Nation1:50
The symbolism of the Lincoln Memorial extends deep into its very masonry. Architect Henry Bacon was adamant that the materials used to construct the memorial should themselves tell the story of a nation torn apart and…
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Stepping into the main chamber, your eyes are immediately drawn to the awe-inspiring focal point of the memorial: the colossal seated statue of Abraham Lincoln. This masterful work of art was sculpted by Massachusetts artist…
Listen in the app5The Symbolism of the Hands1:48
One of the most intensely analyzed and fascinating aspects of the Lincoln statue lies in the subtle positioning of his massive hands. Daniel Chester French was famously meticulous about hands, understanding how profoundly they…
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As our exploration of the Lincoln Memorial comes to an end, take a moment to stand near the top of the grand staircase, turn your back to the statue, and gaze out over the Reflecting Pool toward the Washington Monument. The view…
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What is Lincoln Memorial?
Lincoln Memorial is a place in 워싱턴 D.C. with 6 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 워싱턴 D.C. |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 6 |
| Total length | 11 min 35 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 38.8893, -77.0501 |
| Last updated |
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