Lincoln Memorial

Open Daily (Except Christmas Day): 8:00 AM until Midnight

"In this temple as in the hearts of the people for whom he saved the Union, the memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined forever."
Dedication Inscription

These words are inscribed above the 19 foot statue inside of this impressive memorial honoring Abraham Lincoln, who presided over the country during one of the most difficult times in American history -- the Civil War. More Americans lost their lives during the Civil War than all Americans who died during World War I, World War II, and the Korean and Vietnam Conflicts combined. As a result of the tremendous carnage at the battle of Gettysburg, Lincoln delivered the famous Gettysburg Address, at one time memorized by school children throughout the nation. President Lincoln managed to rise above tribulation while practicing the virtues of tolerance and honesty and his life mind and character have become an enduring inspiration to the world.

The memorial, classical in design resembles the Parthenon, the temple to the Goddess Athena in Athens, Greece. It symbolizes the unity of our nation with 36 columns representing the 36 states that existed at the time the memorial was dedicated in 1922. In addition to the statue are two inscriptions: the Gettysburg Address and Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address.

NEARBY: Korean War Veterans Memorial

Open Daily: 8:00 AM until Midnight

"Freedom is not Free"
Inscription on the Pool of Remembrance within
the Korean War Veterans Memorial

A group of 19 sculpted soldiers walking through a rice paddy toward the flag dramatically honors all who served during the Korean War as a part of the Korean War Veterans Memorial. Combat during the Korean Conflict was particularly fierce with troops fighting in rugged terrain which contributed to the number of casualties amounting to more than 56,000. The war resulted in the division of Korea into North and South at the 38th parallel. The memorial also consists of a wall with the inscription of the 22 nations supporting the war effort and a flag pole encircled by the "Pool of Remembrance." This memorial was dedicated on July 27, 1995, the 42nd anniversary of the signing of the Korean War armistice.