"In this temple, as in the hearts of the people for whom he saved the Union, the memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined forever." Beneath these words, the 16th President of the United States—the Great Emancipator and preserver of the nation during the Civil War—sits immortalized in marble. As an enduring symbol of Freedom, the Lincoln Memorial attracts anyone who seeks inspiration and hope.
The Lincoln Memorial is one of the most profound symbols of American Democracy in the world. It is a memorial that celebrates the tremendous accomplishments which have united the nation for more than two hundred years. In addition, it is a place where citizens assemble to draw attention to those causes and issues which continue to divide the country.
From all walks of life, people come to be inspired with the spirit of President Lincoln's fierce determination to save the Union and extraordinary compassion towards those who had been denied their freedom. Perhaps the reason the Lincoln Memorial holds such a special place in the hearts of all Americans is because it serves as a place to celebrate things that unite us as a nation, as well as a place to focus on the things that still divide us.
Futhermore, it is entirely possible that people come by the millions to be inspired by the strength and compassion of President Lincoln's great vision, in the hope of overcoming these obstacles to become an even more united nation in the end. As a potent symbol of American democracy, the Lincoln Memorial continues to inspire the world with its simple and dignified message of Freedom.
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