Preservation and Perseverance: The Lincoln Memorial & Our Constitutional System

What does the Lincoln Memorial tell us about our country and our constitutional system? As part of our celebration of upcoming Constitution Day, Mary visits the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. to observe the stunning monument firsthand. Join her and special guest Jennifer Epstein of the National Park Service as they dive deep into the history, construction, and meaning of the physical representation of Abraham Lincoln’s impact on the United States and who he was as a person. What does an up-close look at this monument tell us about Lincoln’s legacy? Why is the preservation of historical places like the Lincoln Memorial so important?

Handout: https://billofrightsinstitute.org/activities/preservation-and-perseverance-the-lincoln-memorial-and-our-constitutional-system-viewing-guide