OtterKnow Kids EncyclopediaThe 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.
The memorial has many tall, white columns that go all the way around it. When you walk inside, you will see a giant statue of Abraham Lincoln sitting in a big chair. He looks very calm and strong. The statue is 19 feet tall!
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.
