Topic: Lincoln Memorial

Big crowd gathers for liberal rally in Washington

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of people rallied near the Lincoln Memorial in the U.S. capital on Saturday as liberal groups attempted to energize their base a month before pivotal congressional elections.The rally, held under sunny skies, was billed as "One ...

What Is the Lincoln Memorial?

The Lincoln Memorial is a national memorial built to honor Abraham Lincoln , the United States' 16th president. Among his many achievements, Lincoln was known for his Emancipation Proclamation of 1862, which effectively abolished slavery . Later, he was shot and killed ...
Tens of thousands of conservatives and advocates of the Tea Party movement attend at the Lincoln Memorial On Saturday, at the ""Restoring Honor"" rally. The event was led by right-wing icons such as Fox News conservative talk show host Glenn Beck. Conservative ...

Photos from Glen Beck's DC Rally

A huge crowd turned out for the Glen Beck Rally on the National Mall in Washington DC on August 28, 2010. Fox News personality Glenn Beck speaks to a large crowd during the "Restoring Honor" rally in front of the Lincoln Memorial ...
Obama family makes unannounced visit to Lincoln Memorial in a day of sightseeingPresident-elect Barack Obama made an unannounced visit Saturday night with his family to see the Lincoln Memorial, paying tribute to a former president he frequently invokes as an inspiration.It was ...