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The Lincoln Memorial

October 9, 2012 by adaisygarden

This summer we were able to go to DC.

The Lincoln Memorial had to be my favorite stop.
It was amazing to me that even though there were many people there,
everyone was silent.
The words inscribed on the walls of marble were read by most of us there.
It was so inspiring and I think everyone there left with a new appreciation for
this man, Abraham Lincoln.

The carving is truly magnificent.
It took four years to complete the statue.

On the first floor, below the statue, there is a small museum with videos,
photographs, and the history of this time in our country.

Keep in mind that the statue is 19 feet high.

This is one of the side hallways.
The Washington Monument and the Capitol Building are seen in the distance.

Abraham Lincoln has always been one of my favorite historical figures.
His speeches and writings are filled with a timeless sense of integrity,
honesty, and patriotism.

Visiting this memorial was a special day I won’t soon forget!

Have a wonderful, blessed week!
Daisy

Posted in Photography, Travel | Tagged photography, Travel | 8 Comments

8 Responses

on October 9, 2012 at 9:59 pm | Reply greenlightlady

Your final photo is fabulous! I like how you caught so much in the background.

Blessings ~ Wendy
- on October 9, 2012 at 10:02 pm | Reply adaisygarden
  
  Thank you, Wendy! It was so much fun taking photos there!
on October 9, 2012 at 10:34 pm | Reply blinkpack

Josh here from the BlinkPack blog. I recently went on a BlinkPacking trip by bus to DC. I was only in the city for 12 hours, but I saw as much as I could. What a great city — especially with so many free things to do! Wishing you all the best with your travels and blogging. Cheers!
- on October 9, 2012 at 10:59 pm | Reply adaisygarden
  
  Yes, it was a great city to visit! So many sights to choose from! …and most of them free!! We didn’t get to see everything but saw as much as we could and left some for next time!
on October 9, 2012 at 11:13 pm | Reply alwaysbobswife

hi, April here, i remember being here years ago when the kids were much younger and digital photography was still in the drawing boards 😉 so, i have my old positives stock in old shoe boxes that need scanning so i can share them. but i guess, i don’t need to, am happy looking at what you just shared, thank you.
i love your photos and they bring back so much good memories of our trip to your nation’s capital.
- on October 10, 2012 at 9:21 am | Reply adaisygarden
  
  Thank you, April! I enjoyed looking through your blog and your beautiful photos.
on October 10, 2012 at 12:17 am | Reply Laura Conowitch

I like that last photo too! Fabulous point of view!
- on October 10, 2012 at 8:33 am | Reply adaisygarden
  
  Thank you! It was a beautiful place!