Event
The Lincoln Memorial from Dedication to Present Day
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Fee:
Free.Location:
Lincoln Memorial (inside the memorial)Dates & Times
Date:
Thursday, May 30, 2024
Time:
10:00 AM, 3:00 PM
Duration:
15 minutes
Type of Event
Talk
Description
During the memorial dedication, President Harding minimized Lincoln’s role as the “Great Emancipator” to a segregated audience. Harding states that “Emancipation was a means to the great end—maintained union and nationality.” Despite his remarks, Harding does mention that Lincoln was in favor of the abolition of slavery as an ultimate goal.
Reservation or Registration: No
Contact Information
Ranger Ed Fleming(202) 426-6841