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What is on the back of a 2009 US penny?
The design has been changed in 2009 to honor the bicentennial of Lincoln's birth. Four reverse images will be used, and 3 of them feature a building. The first version shows an image of the log cabin in which Lincoln was born. The third will show the Illinois state capitol, and the fourth will show the U.S. Capitol as it was under construction during Lincoln's term.The second design is the only one that doesn't show a building, and depicts Lincoln reading.The Lincoln Memorial is on the back of cents struck from 1959 to 2008. On better-struck coins, Lincoln's statue in the building can be seen. The Memorial is located at one end of the reflecting pool in Washington DC. The Washington Monument is at the other end. In between the two one can find the Vietnam Memorial and the World War 2 Memorial.
How much does the statue of Abraham Lincoln In his monument Weigh?
1 ounce
What is the monument built to honor Abraham Lincoln?
A monument that was built to honor Abraham Lincoln is the Lincoln Memorial, located in Washington DC. The monument, and Lincoln himself, are depicted on the penny and the five-dollar bill. Another monument dedicated to the president is the Lincoln Highway, the first highway for cars that was transcontinental. There is also the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National History Park located in Hodgenville, Kentucky. The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is located in Springfield, Illinois. Lincoln's New Salem, located in Menard County, Illinois, is a historical recreation of the village where Lincoln resided in the 1830s. There is also the Lincoln Home National Historic Site, also in Springfield, that memorializes and preserves the home where he lived from 1844-61. The Lincoln Tomb is the burial place of Lincoln, Marry Todd, and three of their sons. It is located in Oak Ridge Cemetery, also in Springfield. Lincoln's head is also one of the four sculptures that make up Mount Rushmore.
What are the different designs on the back of American pennies?
US cents (a/k/a pennies) have had many designs on their reverse sides. All have the words ONE CENT. 1793: A circular chain with 13 links 1793-1857 (Large cents): a wreath 1856-1909 (small cents, Flying Eagle and Indian Head): a wreath 1909-1958: Two wheat ears, hence the name "wheat cents" 1959-2008: The Lincoln Memorial 2009: Four designs for the Lincoln Bicentennial: - Lincoln's cabin - Young Lincoln in Illinois - The Illinois capitol building - The US Capitol as it appeared at the time of his inauguration 2010-present: The Union Shield.
What is the building In Washington DC with the large statue of President Lincoln called?
The Lincoln Memorial
What historical place is the Lincoln memorial located near?
It is located near the US capitol building, the Washington Monument and the Reflecting Pool is right in front of the Lincoln Memorial.
What is the park between the Capitol Building and the Washington Monument called?
The green space is the National Mall, which also includes the area west of the Washington Monument including the reflecting pool and the Lincoln Memorial.
What is the long green space in front of the US capitol called?
This is the National Mall, which includes the grassy space from the Capitol to the Washington Monument, and the western end containing the Lincoln Memorial and its reflecting pool.
What is the distance between the Lincoln Memorial and the capital?
The walking distance from the fountain on the West side of the Capitol Building to the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, walking on the North side of the pebbled path of the National Mall, and taking the outter paths of the Washington Monument and the WWII Memorial, it is 2.31 miles.
What are some famous buildings in Washington D.C.?
Mount Rainier, Mount Hood,Well, there is the white house, Georgetown, The Washington Monument and also Six flags. There are many other places and you could find out with a search engine, a travel agent or a brochure.
What monument does Lincoln have?
The Lincoln Monument in Washington D.C.
When was the Capitol Building finished building?
During the presidency of Abraham Lincoln ( March 4, 1861 - April 15, 1865 )
What are the points of interest in Washington?
Too many to list, but some are the Washington Monument, the White House, the Capitol building, the Lincoln Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial, WWII Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, Smithsonian Institution, Vietnam Memorial, Holocaust Museum
Which two buildings act as the east-west borders the mall?
The Capitol Building is the west border, and the Washington Memorial (or even further back, the Lincoln Memorial) is the west border. In between them, in the National Mall, there are a collection of National Museums and the Washington Monument.
What are the names of two buildings located east of the Washington Monument?
The Capitol Building serves as the Eastern terminus while the Lincoln Memorial serves as the Western terminus (it's a long walk from one end to the other). In the middle, closer to the Lincoln Memorial, is the Washington Monument.
What is Lincoln Memorial?
The Lincoln Memorial is a memorial to Abraham Lincoln in Washington DC. It's at the end of the Washington monument shadow pool. It's a large building with a giant statue of a seated Lincoln in it.
Where is the Lincoln State Monument in Lincoln New Mexico located?
The address of the Lincoln State Monument is: , Lincoln, NM 88338
