The first building on The National Mall in Washington, D.C. appears to be a Greek Doric temple. 36 fluted columns standing 44 feet tall grace the exterior as do the names of the 36 states in the Union when Lincoln was assassinated. This tribute to the 16th U. S. President was designed by Henry Bacon. Almost since its completion in 1922, the Lincoln Memorial has been a favorite among tourists – six million a year visit – and demonstrators. Perhaps the most famous event was Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech during the March on Washington in 1963.
