The Lincoln Memorial’s contruction began in 1914 in order to comemorate the unification of the United States after the Civil War. Abraham Lincoln rose in political status from Illinois State Legislature in the 1830’s, to U.S. House Representative in 1846, and eventually elected presidency in 1860. He was able to effectively repesent the Republican Party and create a unity, which seemed superior to the crippiling Democratic Party. South Carolina seceded from the Union with six other dep southern states over the slave debate for the new states. During Lincoln’s first inaugural Address, he promised to “preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States.” Due to the seceding south, Lincoln fought to bring unity back to the broken
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His presidential campaign paved way for abolitionists and sufrage movements and built plans for reconstruction. Lincoln’s unity created a new sense of freedom, nationalism, and suffrage. Inside the monument, a quote states, “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’s ability to preserve the union and bring about internal change initiated the building of his memorial. His Inaugural Address and Amancipation Proclamation are inscribed on the walls surrounding the nineteen foot Georgia marble statue of Lincoln himself. The variations of stone within the walls represents the differences of the Union and the Confederates which came together. The whole memorial itself was based upon the Parthenon, which was an Athenian temple. Lincoln fought for the preservation of democracy, and it seemed obvious to base it on the origin of that government. The Reflecting Pool in front of the steps of the memorial create a linkage between the creators of the Union and the protectors of the Union. Inside, murals cover the south wall and the north wall. The south wall mural, located above the Gettysburg Address inscription, is called Emancipation. It shows angels releasing people from slavery and the emergence of Freedom, Liberty, Faith, Hope, and Charity. The north mural is located above the Second Inaugural Address. It was named Unity, which was appropriately named due to the representation of the North and South joining hands with the Angel of Truth. Both murals portray Lincoln’s governing doctrine among his own life. The emblem of Eternity is visible in both murals, which is represented by a cypress tree. In conclusion, Abraham Lincoln’s memorial does more than commemorate his passing and presidency, but it symbolizes his ability to create freedom, suffrage, and unity in the United States of America during the Civil
His presidential campaign paved way for abolitionists and sufrage movements and built plans for reconstruction. Lincoln’s unity created a new sense of freedom, nationalism, and suffrage. Inside the monument, a quote states, “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’s ability to preserve the union and bring about internal change initiated the building of his memorial. His Inaugural Address and Amancipation Proclamation are inscribed on the walls surrounding the nineteen foot Georgia marble statue of Lincoln himself. The variations of stone within the walls represents the differences of the Union and the Confederates which came together. The whole memorial itself was based upon the Parthenon, which was an Athenian temple. Lincoln fought for the preservation of democracy, and it seemed obvious to base it on the origin of that government. The Reflecting Pool in front of the steps of the memorial create a linkage between the creators of the Union and the protectors of the Union. Inside, murals cover the south wall and the north wall. The south wall mural, located above the Gettysburg Address inscription, is called Emancipation. It shows angels releasing people from slavery and the emergence of Freedom, Liberty, Faith, Hope, and Charity. The north mural is located above the Second Inaugural Address. It was named Unity, which was appropriately named due to the representation of the North and South joining hands with the Angel of Truth. Both murals portray Lincoln’s governing doctrine among his own life. The emblem of Eternity is visible in both murals, which is represented by a cypress tree. In conclusion, Abraham Lincoln’s memorial does more than commemorate his passing and presidency, but it symbolizes his ability to create freedom, suffrage, and unity in the United States of America during the Civil