How to Use the Images

Readings

Photos 1 & 2
Photos 3 & 4

Activities

Table of
Contents

Illustration 1: Soldiers' Home, Washington DC.

Buildings in this illustration from left to right: Quarters One, Quarters Two, Lincoln Cottage, Sherman Building.

Questions for Illustration 1

1. How would you describe the Soldiers’ Home? Do you think this looks like a suitable home for retired and disabled soldiers? Why or why not?

2. Why do you think several presidents selected this as their summer retreat?

3. Find Lincoln Cottage in the picture above. How does the cottage differ from other buildings you see? Do any of these fit your image of a cottage? Why or why not?

4. The Soldiers’ Home is a National Historic Landmark, and the National Park Service designated the cottage as the President Lincoln and Soldiers’ Home National Monument. Do you think these buildings deserve this honor (refer to Readings 1 and 3, if necessary)? Why or why not?

* Click for a larger version of Illustration 1.