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Lincoln Memorial National Memorial
Contact Us 16-November-2005
Daniel French Drive Parking shift for Tour Bus and Visitors 26-July-2006
Frequently Asked Questions 16-November-2005
Lincoln Memorial Murals 26-July-2006
Lincoln Memorial National Memorial 16-November-2005
History & Culture
Abraham Lincoln the Man 10-July-2008
Evolution of Lincoln Memorial 10-July-2008
History & Culture 26-July-2006
Lincoln Memorial Building Statistics 10-July-2008
Lincoln Memorial Construction 10-July-2008
Lincoln Memorial Design and Symbolism 10-July-2008
Lincoln Memorial Design Individuals 10-July-2008
Lincoln Memorial Important individuals 10-July-2008
Lincoln Memorial Myths 10-July-2008
Lincoln Memorial Other Places 10-July-2008
Lincoln Memorial Views 10-July-2008
People 10-July-2008
Places 10-July-2008
Stories 10-July-2008
Park Management
Centennial Initiative 2016 23-August-2007
Management 27-September-2006
Park Planning 03-November-2006
Park News
Lincoln Education Guide 28-August-2007
News 13-July-2006
Plan Your Visit
Bicycling Information 26-July-2006
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Operating Hours & Seasons 26-July-2006
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Plan Your Visit 23-November-2005
Public Transportation 26-July-2006
Schedule Of Events 23-November-2005
Things To Do 23-November-2005
Things To Know Before You Come 26-July-2006
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Support Your Park 26-July-2006
The Ellipse, 1930's, Library of Congress Prints & Photographs Division  

Did You Know?
The Ellipse was home to one of the country's earliest baseball parks. President Abraham Lincoln, missed one of his weekly Cabinet meetings to attend a game on September 18 1861 where the Brooklyn Excelsiors beat the Washington Nationals. The score was 33-28.

Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:29 EST