The Lincoln Memorial honors President Abraham Lincoln. About 6 million people visit the memorial each year. Why is it so popular?
Lincoln led the country through the Civil War, which divided the country. As president, he preserved the Union. He also abolished slavery and strengthened the government.
The memorial is a building surrounded by 36 columns, one for each of the states when Lincoln died. Grand steps rise to an area with a large marble sculpture of a seated Lincoln. Two of his famous speeches are carved on the walls. Murals representing liberty, freedom, and justice appear above the speeches.
