Abraham Lincoln was assassinated just after the end of the Civil War on April 14, 1865. By March of 1867, Congress incorporated the Lincoln Monument Association to build a memorial to the slain 16th President. The Lincoln Memorial is made of stone from several regions of the United States, assembled into a classical tribute to Lincoln and the Union. The memorial's design, placement, and landscape are meant to impress and inspire. Together, these key features of the Lincoln Memorial ensure that the simple Lincoln is elevated elegantly to a level commensurate with his historical role and achievements. Learn about they key features of this memorial and more!
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