washington (d.c.)

Provides a detailed history of the planning and construction of the national monument honoring Abraham Lincoln.

A close-up look at the Washington Monument, from who planned it to how it was built.

Text and illustrations describe significant moments related to the civil rights movement that have taken place at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Discusses the planning and building of the Washington Monument, erected in honor of George Washington, the first president of the United States, and provides information about the National Mall where the monument is located.

Presents an introduction to the Jefferson Memorial, in simple text with illustrations, describing the president who inspired it and how it was built.

Traces the history of the Lincoln Memorial, including how it was developed and constructed, people associated with it, and its importance as a symbol of freedom and equality for all Americans.

Briefly discusses Lincoln's role in American history and describes the planning and building of the monument dedicated to his memory in 1922.