On May 30, 1922, a memorial to the "Great Emancipator" was dedicated in Washington, D.C., in front of a large, segregated crowd. In time the memorial would become a symbol of inclusion, and a powerful platform for the healing of racial divides. https://cbsn.ws/3vUmbOl | CBS Sunday Morning

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The Lincoln Memorial is a majestic symbol of American freedom. The History Channel is proud to join with the National Park Foundation to provide a Save Our History grant to help preserve the memorial for future generations. Narration by Pulitzer-Prize winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin | HISTORY

1.1K views · 70 reactions | This week in 1922, the Lincoln Memorial opens to the public. During the Civil Rights era, it became more than just a public monument. As this HISTORY documentary from our Center for Education and Leadership says—it became America’s Stage. Can you think of other important events that took place at the Lincoln Memorial? | Ford's Theatre | Facebook

39 reactions · 3 comments | On this day in 1914, the first stone of the Lincoln Memorial was put into place in Washington D.C. Did you know that there’s a typo on the Lincoln Memorial? Here’s a clip that was taken from our visit to some of the memorials in the capital city. Full video here: https://youtu.be/jJmV6efqL1U | The History Underground | Facebook