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In History / High School | 2014-03-07

How many pillars are on the Lincoln Memorial?

Asked by JohnSmith

Answer (2)

The Lincoln monument has 36 pillars because at the time of Lincoln's assassination, there were 36 states in the Union.

Answered by eyeofthetiger14 | 2024-06-10

The Lincoln Memorial features 36 pillars , representing the states in the Union at the time of Lincoln's assassination in 1865. Designed by Henry Bacon and completed between 1914 and 1922, it serves as a tribute to Abraham Lincoln's legacy. The pillars, combined with the statue of Lincoln, symbolize liberty and justice.
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Answered by eyeofthetiger14 | 2024-12-23