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Lincoln MemorialNewest Review: ... including being the location for Martin Luther King's 'I Have a Dream' Speech. GETTING THERE: Obviously there is first the task of getting to Washington itself. The main airport is Dulles International and flights can be caught with lots of airlines there from the UK. Once in Washington the Memorial is pretty hard to miss as Washington itself is fairly small. Parking close to the ... more |
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by - written on 03/06/08 (Very useful, 93 readings)
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On a recent trip to the States I stopped in Washington DC for a day on the way home. We wanted to pack in as much as possible. I was with my Mum, Dad and aunt and although Mum, Dad and I had all been to Washington before, my aunt hadn't so we wanted to show her all the main tourist sites. I think the Lincoln memorial is one of the iconic symbols of Washington and so was high on our list. SOME HISTORY: As a History teacher I always feel I should add a little information here! The Lincoln memorial commemorates Abraham Lincoln (yes the clue was in the title!). Abe (to his friends) was the 16th President of the USA and is famous for many reasons, ... Read the complete review
by - written on 12/03/03 (Very useful, 452 readings)
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It is almost inevitable that you will visit this moving tribute if you come to Washington D.C. My advice is not to come here first - build a sense of the place, its history and purpose - then come and spend a few moments at least with the man who did much for his country. The entire set up of the Capitol and the White House culminates at the opposite end of the green and wide avenue with the imposing Lincoln Memorial. Having spent a few days doing most of the others sites - I was enthralled by the birth and early years of this nation. It is fascinating to learn how many of today's problems are so very similar to those that they faced over a hundred ... Read the complete review
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