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- "Abraham Lincoln by Daniel Chester French, Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C." - In 1911, Congress formed a Commission to create an appropriate tribute to Abraham Lincoln in the nation's capital. The commissioners determined that this tribute should be a symbolic rather than literal representation. Sculptor Daniel Chester French's statue idealized Lincoln's memory by revealing his "essential nobility." After delays in completing the statue, the Lincoln Memorial was finally dedicated in 1922.
- 1930-1945
- Collections - Artifact
"Abraham Lincoln by Daniel Chester French, Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C."
In 1911, Congress formed a Commission to create an appropriate tribute to Abraham Lincoln in the nation's capital. The commissioners determined that this tribute should be a symbolic rather than literal representation. Sculptor Daniel Chester French's statue idealized Lincoln's memory by revealing his "essential nobility." After delays in completing the statue, the Lincoln Memorial was finally dedicated in 1922.
- "Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C." - During the 1909 centennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth, Congress found itself in the embarrassing position of lacking plans to honor Lincoln in the nation's capital. In 1911, a Commission was formed to create an appropriate tribute. The resulting Lincoln Memorial, dedicated in 1922, idealizes Lincoln's memory in a Greek-temple-like structure that symbolizes the democratic principles for which Lincoln stood.
- 1922-1925
- Collections - Artifact
"Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C."
During the 1909 centennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth, Congress found itself in the embarrassing position of lacking plans to honor Lincoln in the nation's capital. In 1911, a Commission was formed to create an appropriate tribute. The resulting Lincoln Memorial, dedicated in 1922, idealizes Lincoln's memory in a Greek-temple-like structure that symbolizes the democratic principles for which Lincoln stood.
- Postcard, "Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C.," circa 1940 - During the 1909 centennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth, Congress found itself in the embarrassing position of lacking plans to honor Lincoln in the nation's capital. In 1911, a Commission was formed to create an appropriate tribute. The resulting Lincoln Memorial, dedicated in 1922, idealizes Lincoln's memory in a Greek-temple-like structure that symbolizes the democratic principles for which Lincoln stood.
- circa 1940
- Collections - Artifact
Postcard, "Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C.," circa 1940
During the 1909 centennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth, Congress found itself in the embarrassing position of lacking plans to honor Lincoln in the nation's capital. In 1911, a Commission was formed to create an appropriate tribute. The resulting Lincoln Memorial, dedicated in 1922, idealizes Lincoln's memory in a Greek-temple-like structure that symbolizes the democratic principles for which Lincoln stood.
- Ladies' Citizens Committee Washington, D.C. Badge, 1915 -
- 1915
- Collections - Artifact
Ladies' Citizens Committee Washington, D.C. Badge, 1915
- "The Amazing Spider-Man" Comic Book for March 2009 - In this 2009 issue of <em>The Amazing Spider-Man</em>, Peter Parker travels to Washington, D.C., as a photographer for the <em>Daily Bugle</em> to cover the inauguration of Barack Obama. He ends up -- as Spider-Man -- exposing the villain Chameleon's plot to impersonate the incoming President. This comic book story made real headlines, propelling the issue to the top of the sales charts.
- March 01, 2009
- Collections - Artifact
"The Amazing Spider-Man" Comic Book for March 2009
In this 2009 issue of The Amazing Spider-Man, Peter Parker travels to Washington, D.C., as a photographer for the Daily Bugle to cover the inauguration of Barack Obama. He ends up -- as Spider-Man -- exposing the villain Chameleon's plot to impersonate the incoming President. This comic book story made real headlines, propelling the issue to the top of the sales charts.
- Hallmark "The Lincoln Memorial" Christmas Ornament, 1997 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 1997
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "The Lincoln Memorial" Christmas Ornament, 1997
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- "Lincoln Memorial from Across the Potomac, Washington, D.C." -
- Collections - Artifact
"Lincoln Memorial from Across the Potomac, Washington, D.C."
- Statue of Abraham Lincoln inside the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C. -
- Collections - Artifact
Statue of Abraham Lincoln inside the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C.