Lincoln Memorial

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1. A massive monument built in Washington, D.C., in honor of Abraham Lincoln. The memorial contains a statue of Lincoln seated and stone engravings of Lincoln's second inaugural address and his Gettysburg Address.

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Lincoln Memorial

Trump called for changes to the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool ahead of the country’s 250th birthday.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026

Trump said the pool, in front of the Lincoln Memorial, would be drained and repaired after the July 4th holiday marking 250 years of American independence.

From Barron's ● Jun. 28, 2026

On June 5, workers began refilling the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

From Slate ● Jun. 27, 2026

Among the sites has been the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026

A free concert at the Lincoln Memorial would attract thousands of people, far more than any auditorium could hold, and would send a powerful message of defiance against the injustice of bigotry and racial discrimination.

From "The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights" by Russell Freedman