When the Lincoln Memorial was dedicated on May 30, 1922, the world bore witness to how $2,000,000 in federal funds, eight years of American elbow grease and 38,000 tons of marble, granite and ...

Here’s a titillating tale from the crypt. Experts believe the Lincoln Memorial sits above a racy secret. Forty-five feet below the iconic sculpture of the former president is the sketch of a woman ...

The Lincoln Memorial is one of the most iconic landmarks in Washington, DC—but its creation was far from inevitable. In this episode of WETA Arts, we explore the decades-long struggle to commemorate ...

As the National Park Service holds its annual week to draw attention to its properties around the country to encourage tourism, the process is a bit different this year, as it comes at a time when the ...

President Donald Trump sparked controversy overnight by teasing a new monument in a wordless social media post, adding to scrutiny over his lavish White House renovations. Without further explanation, ...

The Lincoln Memorial, a landmark in Washington, D.C., was unveiled to the public and dedicated on May 30, 1922. Symbolism and scale leave a strong impression on the millions who visit the monument, ...