Seated sculpture of Abraham Lincoln - The Lincoln Memorial - Washington, D.C. pictures from washington dc photos on webshots

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The focus of the memorial is Daniel Chester French's sculpture of Lincoln, seated. French studied many of Mathew Brady's photographs of Lincoln, and depicted the president as worn and pensive, gazing eastwards down the Reflecting Pool at the capital's starkest emblem of the Union, the Washington Monument. One hand is clenched, the other open. Beneath his hands, the Roman fasces, symbols of the authority of the Republic, are sculpted in relief on the seat. The statue stands 19 feet tall and 19 feet wide, and was carved by the Piccirilli Brothers of New York City in a studio in the Bronx from 28 blocks of white Georgia marble. The central cella is flanked by two others. In one, the Gettysburg Address is inscribed on its south wall, and in the other, Lincoln's second inaugural address is inscribed on its north wall. In the first column of Lincoln's second inaugural address, the word "Future" is misspelled, reading "Euture." Above the text of these speeches are a series of murals by Jules Guerin showing an angel, representing truth, freeing a slave (on the south wall, above the Gettysburg Address), and the unity of the American North and South (above the Second Inaugural Address). On the wall behind the statue, visible over the statue's head, is this dedication: IN THIS TEMPLE AS IN THE HEARTS OF THE PEOPLE FOR WHOM HE SAVED THE UNION THE MEMORY OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN IS ENSHRINED FOREVER

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u need the whole freaken speech on here

said Jrob97 6 months 22 days ago
Good meaning

said kowitwebshot 2008.10.10 at 02:08:46 PDT
Great photo :-) Tony www.truphotog.com

said ttrusty2 2008.03.11 at 19:32:37 PDT
Congratulationd my friend on being member choice album Enjoy -Jay

said Jayramji 2008.03.06 at 01:47:55 PST
SUPERB !!! And thanks for the very interesting commentary!

said stoneycreeks 2007.10.11 at 18:11:18 PDT
What are the words below the Lincoln Memorial?

said DiannL100 2007.05.15 at 11:47:36 PDT
Thank you for giving us such a compelling image, an image that can stir our remembrance of such a wise and eloquent man. (How far we have strayed since).

said jb607 2007.03.10 at 08:52:40 PST
surrrrrrrrrrre nice photo

said razaniam 2007.02.16 at 06:42:01 PST
I love it !!!!!!

said queen1148 2007.02.15 at 11:13:18 PST
Interesting

said gianlutard88 2007.02.14 at 10:34:46 PST
it is a good photo:)

said adsheadfamily 2007.02.13 at 18:36:45 PST
An Important Man,Honest Abe,so added to my Talk About The Future Homepage http://ralphgenis3.tripod.com Thanks and also sent to all my webshots friends ofcourse twmnj from Ralph and Goldfish,Langside,Glasgow

said ralphy165 2007.02.13 at 16:23:04 PST
Love the man. Best President we ever had or probably ever will. Any good ones that are really for the people and not for bending to the evil ones ways, will be killed or try to kill as he was .

said andy80586 2007.02.13 at 13:39:10 PST
one of the most precise photos I have seen of The Lincoln Memorial...

said archie1940 2007.02.13 at 11:58:54 PST
Congratulations on this photograph of the statue of Abraham Lincoln being featured today. May he be remembered for the true meaning of freedom. To live free from the evils of the world. Enjoy your day. Regards from Paul in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada.

said paulchaperon100 2007.02.12 at 21:30:50 PST
Very nice photo

said ilovecats2865 2007.02.12 at 20:18:11 PST
Thank you for sharing, I was there but a log time ago, that refreshed my memories. Raymond Lopera

said PIXELOTE 2007.02.12 at 18:04:40 PST
CONGRATULATIONS on the POTD... perfect capture for a Great Man...Thanks for sharing...Enjoy your day in the spotlight...

said wingnut209 2007.02.12 at 17:19:09 PST
A beautiful picture!

said lilneds 2007.02.12 at 16:23:42 PST
He did keep the Union whole. His achievement is still not entirely recognized. This is a world famous statue, and also-- as it says-- a shrine to our unity. His dedication is pivotal in the history of the world, not just one nation.

said lambchop11100 2007.02.12 at 14:11:48 PST
Very nice photo and a great homage. Norisna from Toronto

said normais 2007.02.12 at 13:57:07 PST
Hi. Thanks for this beautiful pic. of Abe L. Congratulations on your place today. Charley

said CharleySunshine 2007.02.12 at 13:43:54 PST
This is a wonderful tribute to Lincoln and I especially thank you for talking about the sculpture today. I have been to see it in Washington at least twice in my life (so far) but really didn't take the time to appreciate it. I think I wasn't of the right age or state of mind. Having the time (and quietness around me) today to do this is wonderful! AND congratulations for being chosen for this great honor today! p.s. I did go to your profile page and have bookmarked it because NOW I have to go back and look at all those other wonderful albums you have! Happy Birthday Abe!!! sandy in NM

said wyograms2 2007.02.12 at 11:01:42 PST
How grateful we can be for Lincolns service to our country and his legacy! Thanks. @

said apocalypso 2007.02.12 at 10:17:37 PST
i'm proud that my daughter was born on President Lincoln's birthday~great pic!

said anitamonroe 2007.02.12 at 08:56:39 PST
Ahhh, Abraham Lincoln. One of our best presidents. How patriotic! Excellent picture! Thanks you very much for sharing.

said Aslanfan89 2007.02.12 at 07:47:00 PST
Beware of bleeding heart liberals if the Union is to stay intact.

said zorro3692 2007.02.12 at 07:44:09 PST
Contgratulations on POTD, a powerfull sculpture of Abraham Lincoln. But did you know his father was born in Norfolk - England, so I guess we have a claim to him as well.

said ericy202 2007.02.12 at 07:16:34 PST
bonjour je remercie webshots pour les magnifiques photos qu'ils nous envient tous les jours

said tarzan55 2007.02.12 at 06:56:55 PST
very historic!!! gr8 capture

said reckless44 2007.02.12 at 06:49:34 PST
Congrats on being selected POTD! Thanks for the entire album! I especially loved the number of shots from the Library Of Congress. The descriptive detail provided was hugely educational. Everyone should browse the entire album. Thanks again!

said swpirate 2007.02.12 at 06:48:19 PST
Good shot of a great man in his day and in history! Congratulations on your POTD, well done. Dan

said dannywhitedog 2007.02.12 at 06:28:20 PST
This is one of the best pics of Old Abe I've seen! Great Job and congrats on POTD!

said steelr62 2007.02.12 at 06:14:12 PST
CONGRATULATIONS on having the POTD. Nice shot!

said joyce914 2007.02.12 at 06:06:57 PST
Even though I am Canadian, I know he was a great man. The world misses him.

said NeelyMargory 2007.02.12 at 06:01:21 PST
CONGRATULATIONS on the perfect capture for today's POTD - this will sit on my desktop for Lincoln's birthday! Thank you for sharing and I hope you enjoy your day in the *spotlight*. ... Judy aka L@dybug, FL

said ladybug591 2007.02.12 at 05:45:19 PST
awesome shot...as its POTD reminded me of a birthday of a good friend. Thank you!

said claudia4991 2007.02.12 at 04:46:14 PST
Congratulations on your being picked for the POTD! What an honor and you deserve it!

said karendenise1960 2007.02.12 at 04:10:44 PST
Nice photo!

said skiwolf964 2007.02.12 at 03:59:20 PST
Congrats on your POTD, thanks for sharing. Michel

said nttl2k2 2007.02.12 at 03:48:55 PST
There was a time when Politics was a noble profession. Now is nothing but GOOD BUSINESS. Men like Lincoln understood that Politics implies sacrifice and he paid the price. Freedom is not free.

said azucena12 2007.02.12 at 03:25:43 PST
Well deserved POTD. People like him should always be remembered. Congratulations on being featured and thanks for sharing.

said tdavidoff 2007.02.12 at 03:21:16 PST
Awesome and awe-inspiring. I'm fortunate enough to live in the Washington area and often pass by this Memorial. I always feel uplifted. Can't say that about all the other monuments and memorials.

said catwomanb702 2007.02.12 at 02:32:03 PST
This is a great vacation spot. Awesome photo. Thanks for sharing . Congrats on being selected for photo of the day. Darla

said Darlaree 2007.02.12 at 01:30:51 PST
Hi,CONGRATULATIONS on your featured photo, well deserved feature, such beautiful shots,well done,enjoy your day,take care .Paolo

said Paolo_1955 2007.02.12 at 00:47:25 PST
Nice angle,good POTD, Ann (UK)

said annedm1 2007.02.12 at 00:34:51 PST
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said smy_saha 2007.02.12 at 00:31:24 PST
The scripture says sweet is the remembrance of the righteous, having the statue of people like this make intelligent people to work hard for the betterment of the people around knowing that his/her name would ring after his death as a remembrance.

said mike1460 2007.01.31 at 08:55:29 PST