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The Memorial as a National Symbol

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The Lincoln Memorial is not only an iconic piece of

architecture, it is a symbol of everything Abraham Lincoln

stood for. For this reason, it has also been the venue for

many of the most memorable demonstrations within the

American Civil Rights movement.

On August 28, 1963, more than 200,000 people journeyed

to Washington from all over the United States and stood

in front of the memorial as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. The spot

on which King stood was engraved in 2003 in recognition

of the 40th anniversary of the event.

The memorial has played a central role in a number of

blockbuster movies and also appears on the back of

the U.S. five dollar bill, the front of which bears Lincoln’s

portrait. Approximately six million people visit the

memorial annually; it is open 24 hours a day, every day

of the year except Christmas Day. In 2007 the American

Institute of Architects ranked it seventh in the List of

America’s Favorite Architecture.

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