We Hold These Truths by wysiwig

Photography • Historical • posted on Nov 24, 2009

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The Lincoln Memorial is an American memorial built to honor the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. It is located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. and was dedicated on May 30, 1922. The statue stands 19 feet 9 inches (6 m) tall and 19 feet (6 m) wide. Abraham Lincoln was president at a time when the new Republican party was considered radical in it’s policies. Lincoln oversaw the growth of the central government at the expense of states rights and brought an end to slavery in the United States. He hated war and believed in showing mercy to his enemies. How things have changed.

Comments (12)

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JimP1102

12:44AM | Tue, 24 November 2009

He hated war, yes. But even he waged it.

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wonderworld

12:51AM | Tue, 24 November 2009

And a kind Aquarius he was. Love your perspective in this photo.

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myrrhluz

1:04AM | Tue, 24 November 2009

Wonderful choice of detail to capture. I checked to see if Lincoln was left handed and that seems to be open for debate. But whether this hand wrote the words or held the paper, it did mighty deeds. I love the focus on the hand. Lincoln cared about what would heal the discord in the country. Things have changed indeed.

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durleybeachbum

3:21AM | Tue, 24 November 2009

SUPERB image! Great to see this famous sculpture really close.

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Rainastorm

8:09AM | Tue, 24 November 2009

Like your POV, makes the image quite interesting

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Faemike55

9:07AM | Tue, 24 November 2009

Excellent photo!

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psyoshida

9:50AM | Tue, 24 November 2009

I must chime in and join the consensus on your stunning choice of perspective. What a powerful image this REALLY is! Again, you make us wonder what if...?

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flavia49

10:41AM | Tue, 24 November 2009

marvelous image!!! great POV!

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sandra46

4:25PM | Tue, 24 November 2009

ASTONISHING SHOT, SUPERB POV

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jocko500

8:19PM | Tue, 24 November 2009

history is right on here. cool shot

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danapommet

11:43PM | Fri, 27 November 2009

I have stood in front of this, my favorite of all statues, at 3AM, alone in the glow of the spot lights. Could not help to shed tears. Great POV and wonderful words. Dana

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