The Lincoln Memorial Today
The memorial is engraved with excerpts from two of Lincoln’s most famous speeches: the Gettysburg Address and his Second Inaugural Address. Lincoln is largely seen as the “Savior of the Union,” so it’s only fair that the monument has served as the site for many protests and speeches over the years.
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One of the most notable events in history occurred in front of the Lincoln Memorial – the famous speech of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1963. His “I Have a Dream” speech was given at the end of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Today, the Lincoln Memorial sees about six million visitors annually. Not to mention that it’s been in countless films and TV shows.