Lincoln Memorial

The Lincoln Memorial is a national monument dedicated in 1922 to honor President Abraham Lincoln. It was the site of Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech during the March on Washington on August 28, 1963. The steps and plaza regularly host national observances, public gatherings, and wreath‑laying ceremonies, particularly on Memorial Day and Independence Day. The memorial is an established focal point for civic ritual and commemoration on the National Mall.