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Because it was based on a portrait that had Lincoln facing that way. There's nothing special about the direction of each portrait, it just worked out that way because of choices made by each artist. It's called artistic license.
Note that the new nickels have Jefferson facing forward, and Sacajawea dollars have the famous guide facing in a 3/4 pose.
What else can I help you with?
Do thermometers that are facing south read higher temperatures?
No, the direction a thermometer is facing should not affect the temperature reading. Temperature is a measurement of the kinetic energy of molecules in the air and is not influenced by the direction of the thermometer.
What is the first letter of the direction that is to the left of direction in which sun rises?
The Sun rises in the East. But what's left and right of that depends on which way you are facing. Let's say you are facing East, then the answer is "N" for North. Could also be ENE.
If you are facing Polaris which compass direction is at your back?
If you are facing Polaris, which is located near the North Celestial Pole, then the compass direction at your back would be south. Polaris is commonly used for navigation in the Northern Hemisphere, as it indicates true north. Therefore, standing with Polaris in front of you, you are oriented toward the north and facing away from the south.
If you are facing north and you do a quarter turn clockwise what direction wil you be facing?
Southeast
What direction is the moon facing for tonight?
The direction the moon faces changes throughout the night as it moves across the sky. You can determine the moon's current direction by using a compass or a stargazing app that shows its location in real time.
What is facing position in Feng Shui?
The facing position is traditionally the direction where the main facade of a building is, as opposed to the sitting on the other side. Every school of Feng Shui use facing and sitting direction to determine the type of energy in a premises. The facing direction is not necessarily where the main door is located.
If you travel toward the north pole the direction that your facing is?
North of course! There is no other way to travel.
If you are facing north what direction is behind you?
If you are facing north, the direction behind you would be south.
What direction is facing the rising sun?
Facing East.
If you are facing south where does the wind come from?
The direction you are facing has no bearing on the direction the wind is blowing. It can come from any where.
In what direction is the house facing east located?
The house facing east is located in the direction of the rising sun.
What direction do southeast winds blow from?
Wind direction is always given as the direction from which it is blowing. If there is a southeast wind, it is coming from the southeast, and facing "into it" would have you facing southeast. Many meteorologists will clarify this by saying "winds are out of the southeast."
If your facing the sunrise what direction are you facing?
If you are facing the sunrise, you are facing east. The sun rises in the east and sets in the west, so looking toward the sunrise means you are looking in that direction. Depending on your exact location, you may also be slightly facing northeast or southeast, but east is the primary direction.
If you are facing south which direction is to your left?
If you are facing south, then the east is to your left.
What is camera orientation?
the direction it is facing
When facing south which direction is to your right?
When facing south, west is to your right.
Which direction would you be facing if west is to the right?
You would be facing north.
