Lincoln Memorial Facts and Trivia

The video explores the Lincoln Memorial, highlighting its architectural design inspired by Greek Doric temples, its construction history, and the symbolic use of materials representing different states. It details the statue of Abraham Lincoln, designed by Daniel Chester French, and the inscriptions and murals within the memorial. The video also covers historical events held at the site, including Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech, and discusses future plans for the memorial.

What architectural style is the Lincoln Memorial designed after?

• Romanesque

• Gothic

• Greek Doric

• Baroque

How many Greek Doric columns surround the Lincoln Memorial?

• 50

• 28

• 36

• 44

Which architect designed the Lincoln Memorial?

• Ernest C. Bairstow

• Daniel Chester French

• Henry Bacon

• Frank Lloyd Wright

What is the height of the Abraham Lincoln statue from head to foot?

• 28 feet

• 25 feet

• 19 feet

• 12 feet

What do Lincoln's hands in the statue symbolize?

• His love for art

• His initials in sign language

• His favorite hobby

• His political party

Which two speeches are inscribed on the walls of the Lincoln Memorial?

• Gettysburg Address and Second Inaugural Address

• First Inaugural Address and Second Inaugural Address

• Gettysburg Address and Emancipation Proclamation

• Emancipation Proclamation and Gettysburg Address

Who was responsible for the decorative carvings surrounding the Gettysburg Address?

• Henry Bacon

• Evelyn Beatrice Longman

• Daniel Chester French

• Jules Garin

What significant event took place at the Lincoln Memorial in 1963?

• The addition of new columns

• The dedication of the memorial

• Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech

• The unveiling of the statue

What is located beneath the Lincoln Memorial?

• A 44,000 square foot basement

• A theater

• A library

• A museum

When was the Lincoln Memorial officially dedicated?

• 1914

• 1922

• 1933

• 1963