The scale changes as you move from the long approach to the seated figure and the carved speeches. Read the Gettysburg Address beside the statue, then turn back toward the Reflecting Pool to understand how the memorial frames the western end of the Mall.
What to look for
Daniel Chester French's seated Lincoln
Gettysburg Address inscription
Your next visit
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Outdoor visit · 22–45 min
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