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Posted on Sep 01, 2025 / Travel

Here are some fun and less-known things about the memorial:

• There are 36 columns around the memorial, each representing a state in the Union when Lincoln died in 1865.
• The statue was originally planned to be 10 feet tall, but it was doubled in size to make a bigger impact.
• On the back of the statue’s head, some people claim to see the face of Robert E. Lee carved in the hair (though experts say it’s just a coincidence).
• The memorial has been featured in tons of movies, from "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" to "Forrest Gump."
• It’s one of the most visited places in D.C., with millions of people stopping by every year, day and night.

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