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Washington, District of Columbia
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In 1939, Marian Anderson, an African American singer, performed on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial after being denied a concert venue due to racial segregation.
The 36 columns represent the states in the Union at the time of Lincoln's death in 1865.
An inscription of Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address mistakenly carved 'EUTURE' instead of 'FUTURE,' though it was later corrected.
The National Park Service keeps it open to allow visitors to reflect on Lincoln's legacy at any time, day or night.
The memorial was dedicated on May 30, 1922, which was Memorial Day, honoring both Lincoln and those who died in service to the country.
Lincoln's hands are sculpted to form the letters 'A' and 'L' in American Sign Language, representing his initials.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during the 1963 March on Washington.
The memorial has been featured on the reverse side of the penny since 1959, marking the 150th anniversary of Lincoln's birth.
Henry Bacon, an architect known for his classical designs, was responsible for the memorial's Greek Doric temple style.
