The Lincoln Memorial is a very big and beautiful building in Washington, D.C. It was built to honor Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States. Many people call him “Honest Abe” because he was a very truthful person.
Abraham Lincoln worked very hard to help everyone in our country be free and kind to one another. Today, people from all over the world visit his memorial to say thank you and remember him. It is a place that reminds us to treat everyone fairly.
- The Lincoln Memorial has 36 columns, one for each state that existed when Lincoln was president.
- Over 6 million people visit the Lincoln Memorial every year.
- Lincoln’s famous words are carved into the walls inside the building.
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