The Memorials
of Washington D.C.
The Lincoln Memorial
“In this temple, as in the hearts
of the people for whom he saved
the Union, the memory of
Abraham Lincoln is enshrined
forever.”
“I have sworn upon the alter of
God, eternal hostility against
every form of tyranny over the
mind of man.”
Jefferson Memorial
The Jefferson Memorial ,
honoring our third president
Thomas Jefferson, is located at
the tidal basin in Washington DC.
The colonnaded structure was
dedicated in 1943.
Washington
Monument
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The 555 foot tall Washington Monument
opened in 1888. It is made of marble and
granite and inscribed on the top is the
phrase “Laus Deo” – Praise be to God.
FDR Memorial
World War II Memorial
Vietnam Memorial
Korean War Memorial
Freedom isn’t free.
“The function of education
is to teach one to think
intensively and to think
critically. Intelligence
plus character - that is
the goal of true
education.
MLK Memorial