Lincoln Memorial in Washington, District Of Columbia
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What is interesting about the Memorial is that Lincoln's two famous speeches (the Gettysburg Address, and his second inaugural address) have been inscribed on its walls. I started to read one of them, but I didn't have enough time finish it. At least I will have another reason to return. :)
Address:
Lincoln Memorial, Washington, DC 20037, USA
Opening Hours:
8am-12am
On the web:
http://www.nps.gov/linc
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