Standing in History at the Lincoln Memorial 🇺🇸✨

#summervacay The Lincoln Memorial is one of Washington D.C.’s most powerful and symbolic landmarks. Modeled after a Greek temple, it features 36 massive columns—each representing a U.S. state at the time of Lincoln’s death. Inside sits a majestic 5.7-meter-tall, 175-ton statue of Abraham Lincoln, solemnly watching over the National Mall. It’s more than just a monument. In 1963, it became the stage for Martin Luther King Jr.’s iconic “I Have a Dream” speech, making it a cornerstone of American civil rights history. On the interior walls, you’ll find two of Lincoln’s most famous speeches: 🔹 The Gettysburg Address 🔹 The Second Inaugural Address In front of the memorial lies the Reflecting Pool, creating a serene, photogenic view that’s both grand and deeply moving. #washingtondc #lincolnmemorial #nationalmall #ihaveadream #mlk #ushistory #travel #thingstodo #myitinerary