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Two reasons:
1) A nation's capital city is not just a place with government offices, it is a reflection of how that nation wishes to think of itself. Because of that, a capital city will often have what that nation views as its own best. Because Lincoln is almost unanimously viewed by historians as the nation's best president, it is no surprise that he would be a major feature of its capital.
2) The achievements, for which Lincoln is best remembered, were done in Washington; and monuments to a person are usually in the place most associated with that person.
What else can I help you with?
When did they build Lincoln Memorial?
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Why did they decide to build the Lincoln Memorial?
To honor president Lincoln
How many people did it take to build Lincoln Memorial?
It took 3,600 people to built the Lincoln memorial
Who build the Lincoln Memorial?
Henry Bacon.
Why did Abe Lincoln build the Lincoln Memorial?
He didn't. It's a memorial, which means it was built after he died as an honor to Lincoln and his accomplishments as president.
What was used to build the Lincoln memorial?
The Lincoln Memorial was made with Indiana Limestone, Yule Marble and Georgian Marble.
Where to buy Colorado white marble?
In the town of Marble, Colorado. Marble from Marble, CO. was used to build the Lincoln Memorial In Washington D.C.
Why did the US build the Lincoln Memorial?
to memorialize the 16th president, Abraham lincoln
Who made the plans to build the Lincoln memoril?
The Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC was designed by Henry Bacon. The statue was made by Daniel Chester French. It was sculpted by members of the Piccirilli family.
What tools were used to build the Lincoln memorial?
Hamor,jackhamor
How many people did it take to build the Washington Monument?
it took about 165 men to build the Statue of Liberty.
How much marble did they use to build the Lincoln Memorial?
over 570 tons
