The Lincoln Memorial Washington D.C.!!!

Abraham Lincoln would be born in Laurue County, KY in 1809. He was born of of a simplified lifestyle but would gain popularity in politics. He would become a lawyer in the state of Illinois and found an interests in politics. From 1834 to 1842 he would serve as Illinois House of Representative for the Sangamon Country. He would take hus next portion of politics as he would become a member of the U.S. House Of Representative from 1847 to 1849.

In a suprising move with Lincoln's popularity he would run for office. He would be facing several individuals who opposed his future for the United States which included Stephen Douglas, John Bell, and John Breckinridge. Lincoln would win the the election but within the year after him being President he would find the move of Southern States to looking to secede themselves from the Union. Lincoln faced with this would rely on the United States Army to face the Confederacy. With early battles lime Bull Run the Union Army an Lincoln would be in question about the success of the State of the entire United States at the time. Unfortunately by the time of the end of the Civil War Lincoln would not be able to enjoy the end of the war. He would be assisinated at Ford Theater and would never be able to see the final conclusion of the Emancipatio Proclomation and the end of the Civil War.

Lincoln's memory can be found at the Lincoln Memorial. Inside you'll find a statue of the sixteenth President of the United States. Along the walls you'll find his writings of the Gettysburg Address and Emancipation Proclomation.

The Lincoln Memorial is open seven days a week. It is located just west of the city of the National Mall. There is a gift shop and visitor center just west of the Memorial.

Today The Lincoln Memorial is a part of the American dream at the National Mall. It is open twenty four hours a day and one worth exploring. It is located just west of the National Mall and will not leave you disappointed. #ridingwithkurt #postit #lincolnmemorial