The Lincoln Memorial, an enduring national symbol, celebrates the centennial of its dedication on May 30, 1922. This video looks at drawings from the design proposals submitted to the Lincoln Memorial Commission. It illustrates the competition between architects John Russell Pope and Henry Bacon. Bacon's design was selected for the Lincoln Memorial, but Pope went on to design many other DC landmarks, including the National Archives Building. These drawings, from the series “Proposal Plans for a

13K views · 622 reactions | The Lincoln Memorial is a majestic symbol of American freedom. The History Channel is proud to join with the National Park Foundation to provide a Save Our History grant to help preserve the memorial for future generations. Narration by Pulitzer-Prize winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin | HISTORY | Facebook

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39 reactions · 3 comments | On this day in 1914, the first stone of the Lincoln Memorial was put into place in Washington D.C. Did you know that there’s a typo on the Lincoln Memorial? Here’s a clip that was taken from our visit to some of the memorials in the capital city. Full video here: https://youtu.be/jJmV6efqL1U | The History Underground | Facebook