Lincoln Memorial

Photograph by Rajender Krishan

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The new circular construction at the main entrance of the Lincoln Memorial is actually a World War II memorial. The photograph is taken with my back to the Lincoln memorial.

The inscription on the left of the main "Atlantic" column reads: "We are determined that before the sun sets on this terrible struggle our flag will be recognized throughout the world as a symbol of freedom on the one hand and of overwhelming force on the other.",

while the inscription on the right reads: "D-Day June 6, 1944 –
You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty and skill in battle. "

On the blocks below the main "Atlantic" column are inscribed the names of various countries at war. The smaller columns on the sides are engraved with the names of various states of the US.

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