The Lincoln Memorial is a famous monument located in Washington, D.C., dedicated to Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States. It was designed by architect Henry Bacon and completed in 1922. The memorial features a large seated statue of Lincoln, created by sculptor Daniel Chester French, and is surrounded by 36 columns, each representing a state in the Union at the time of Lincoln's death in 1865. The memorial is situated at the west end of the National Mall and is a popular site for visitors and tourists. It serves as a symbol of unity and equality, reflecting Lincoln's efforts to preserve the nation during the Civil War and his commitment to ending slavery. The site has also been the backdrop for many significant events in American history, including the famous I Have a Dream speech by Martin Luther King Jr. in 1963.