The Lincoln Statue in Lincoln Memorial

The imposing statue of Abraham Lincoln seated in throne inside the Lincoln Memorial, masterpiece by sculptor Daniel Chester French. Nearly 6 meters tall and carved in white Georgia marble, the statue depicts the president in contemplative pose with the inscription above: In this temple, as in the hearts of the people for whom he saved the Union, the memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined forever. Lincoln hands rest on fasces, symbol of republican authority, while his thoughtful gaze seems directed toward the Washington Monument and Capitol.

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