About This BlogExplore the history, culture, science, nature, architecture, and stories that link the iconic spaces in the National Mall and Memorial Parks to our nation and its people. The articles collected here are produced by NPS staff at the National Mall and Memorial Parks. Secret Symbol of the Lincoln Memorial
June 23, 2013
Decoding the hidden message in the Lincoln Memorial. Spoiler alert: it's not in his hair. Learning from Collections: From Stone Carver to Lawyer
June 19, 2012
Anthony LaManna wrote about his time working at the Lincoln Memorial and how it changed the path of his life. "I had no more idea of studying law than the man on the moon, until I started working in the Lincoln Memorial." Doctor Lincoln?
January 16, 2012
It is not widely known that the honorary title of "doctor" was bestowed upon Lincoln by those in academia. 90th Anniversary of the Dedication of the Lincoln Memorial
May 30, 2012
The construction and dedication of this memorial not only stood as a symbol of one our great presidents, but also as a temple to our reunification as a people. Despite the construction of the Lincoln Memorial, the nation would have a long way to go toward the completion of those ideals for which Abraham Lincoln stood. |
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