DC Life: The National Mall

The Lincoln Memorial on Lincoln’s 200th

Today is the anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birthdate, February 12, 1809. Above, the Lincoln Memorial nearly two centuries later. Photo taken Feb. 2, 2009.

Today is the anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birthdate, February 12, 1809.
Above, the Lincoln Memorial nearly two centuries later. Photo taken Feb. 2, 2009.

Broad Stripes and Bright Stars

Images of early American flags were projected on the south wall of the Smithsonian National Museum of American History building in Washington, D.C., Friday November 21, 2008 during “NightGallery DC: Illuminating American History,” part of the grand reopening of the museum. Photo by M.V. Jantzen.

Marine Corps Marathon 2008

Marathon runners moving en masse toward the Lincoln Memorial after circling the East Potomac Park during the annual Marine Corps Marathon held Sunday, October 26, 2008, in Washington, D.C.

Marathon runners moving en masse toward the Lincoln Memorial after circling the East Potomac Park during the annual Marine Corps Marathon held Sunday, October 26, 2008, in Washington, D.C.

Marathoners carrying the American and Marine Corps flags run southward toward Arlington and the finish line after completing a loop around the National Mall.

Marathoners carrying the American and Marine Corps flags run southward toward Arlington and the finish line after completing a loop around the National Mall.


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