Lincoln Memorial Facts and Trivia

The video explores the Lincoln Memorial, built to honor President Abraham Lincoln. It discusses the memorial's design, symbolic elements, and historical features, including the Gettysburg Address and the reflecting pool. The statue of Lincoln, initially planned to be 10 feet tall, stands at 19 feet and is depicted on the penny and five-dollar bill. The video also covers construction details, significant events, murals, and the basement restoration. Viewers are encouraged to visit learn.org for more resources.

Who is honored by the Lincoln Memorial?

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Thomas Jefferson

How many columns are there in the Lincoln Memorial, and what do they represent?

• 13 columns, representing the original colonies

• 48 columns, representing the states at the time of completion

• 36 columns, representing the Union states at Lincoln's death

• 50 columns, representing all current states

What is the height of the completed statue of Lincoln?

• 10 feet

• 15 feet

• 25 feet

• 19 feet

Which two famous speeches are engraved inside the Lincoln Memorial?

• First Inaugural Address and Emancipation Proclamation

• Gettysburg Address and First Inaugural Address

• Second Inaugural Address and Emancipation Proclamation

• Gettysburg Address and Second Inaugural Address

What was the original planned height for the statue of Lincoln?

• 25 feet

• 19 feet

• 15 feet

• 10 feet

What significant event involving President Nixon took place at the Lincoln Memorial?

• Signing of the Civil Rights Act

• Dedication of the memorial

• Inauguration ceremony

• Debate with Vietnam War protesters

What is unique about the basement of the Lincoln Memorial?

• It contains a museum

• It is open to the public

• It has a 43,000 ft area with cartoons and graffiti

• It is used for storage

What error was corrected on the wall of the Lincoln Memorial?

• A misspelled word 'Ure' corrected to 'Future'

• A wrong date of Lincoln's birth

• A misrepresentation of the number of states

• An incorrect quote from the Gettysburg Address

Which two states were added to the plaque after the completion of the Lincoln Memorial?

• Florida and New Mexico

• Hawaii and Alaska

• Texas and California

• Arizona and Nevada

Where can you find more resources about the Lincoln Memorial?

• memorial.org

• history.org

• learn.org

• visit.org