In the early morning, over a decade ago, my mother took me to the Lincoln Memorial for the first time to watch the sunrise. I remember sitting on the monument’s white, glimmering steps next to her and quietly staring out at the sunlit reflecting pool. At that moment, everything felt possible. Ultimately, I have chosen to discuss the Lincoln Memorial throughout the contents of this paper because while it carries sentimental value, it is also a cultural landmark of the United States, honoring one of…
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