The Lincoln Memorial at 100

On May 30, 1922, a majestic memorial to the "Great Emancipator" was dedicated in Washington, D.C., in front of a large, segregated crowd. Correspondent Faith Salie tells the story of how the Lincoln Memorial - symbolically carved from stone from across the United States - would only later become a symbol of inclusion, and a powerful platform for the healing of racial divides.
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[@ladydeerheart1]

If you've never stood on those steps you should make plans to go. It is more than just the stories, films and pictures you've seen. You will be in awe. You will be overwhelmed by patriotism. (not the toxic kind). You come to understand the gravity of who Lincoln was and what he accomplished for all of us.

[@mikeywestside8509]

There's no such thing as toxic patriotism. You must be thinking about the leftists and their fascist ideologies. But any decent American with two brain cells to rub together would know the difference.

[@stavros333]

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[@steveshapiro326]

I have been there and it is inspiring.

[@barryv246]

Agreed.

[@robertaldaron4870]

Heartfelt, and well said. Even more overwhelming when you're there with people of the same heartfelt nature as we were during the Womens' March, 1-21-2017. We need more of that. In abundance. The March for Science a few months later was pretty damn good as well. De Oppresso Liber ✊️❤🇺🇦🇺🇲❤✊️ Edit: Had been there before as a younger man....but these were different experiences by far.

[@jojopuppyfish]

I live about 20 minutes away via a bike ride (Palisades section of DC) When I get to the Lincoln Memorial, it never gets old for me.

[@gardenrxpert6573]

Last summer I have visited Lincoln Memorial at sunrise, afternoon, and at night and it was a different experience every time I walk at the steps. I have visited all the memorials in Washington and Lincoln’s is the best and most popular. It’s breathing taking to see the world war 2 memorial, Washington Monument, and the Capitol at a far distance while the Korean memorial is only a few steps away.

[@thomasopdahl1873]

I worked in China for a number of years. Everyone there whose been to America and seen this memorial comments on how moving it is to stand before that statue. There is a message somehow that transcends only what we see in it. It is a message of humanity and wisdom and overcoming great suffering and injustice. And it represents so much of what is to be admired in this country, to people all over the world.

[@azusa9963]

Marian Anderson literally gave me goose bumps 🥰 ! Beautiful!

[@azusa9963]

@@omi_god thought it was one of their ads, my bad. Beautiful nonetheless.

[@worldcitizeng6507]

My first visit to DC was 20 years ago. It was the first time I felt my feet hurts from walking all over the capital mall. Since then. I tried to visit during cherry blossom 🌸 festival, in 2015 and 2019, the best time to see DC in the most stunning way. Spend at least a week, you'll just see part of it's beauty

[@riyadhrafique8377]

From Abraham Lincoln's statue 🗿 (1809-1865) to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" speech on August 28,1963 the Lincoln Memorial carries a lot of American History 🇺🇲 & weight.

[@jeanetteschock4744]

I climbed those steps and cried.

[@catperson945]

Back in October 2013, my mom and I visited Washington DC to visit my cousin Gina with her husband Ken and their 2 growing kids, she took us to Lincoln Memorial but it was blocked during government shutdown and thanks to protesters for clearing those gates, went up there to see 16th President and they were singing "oh God we are in heaven", that's what my mom told me. In other day we went out of town to Mount Vernon where George Washington used to live in that big old house and buried there, very nice lot of yard and gardening, too.

[@GH-oi2jf]

I have been to many public memorials. The Lincoln Memorial is the most moving, without question.

[@jjjmac2003]

I someday hope to visit this beautiful memorial in person.

[@community1949]

I was there in 1962 - 60 years ago when I was 13 years old.

[@margo3367]

Prejudice has no place in a civilized society. It never has. It never will.

[@pcbacklash_3261]

Sadly, bigotry and unfair prejudice will always have a "place" in society, even "civilized" society, though it certainly does not DESERVE one.

[@steveshapiro326]

@@pcbacklash_3261 Bigots have to tear down others to build themselves up.

[@S.J.L]

So you're against racial quotas, biases and people like Henry Rodgers AKA "Ibrim X Kendi." "Wokeness" is simply an inversion and racial prejudice under a novel mask. If one is truly courageously standing against prejudice based on immutable characterics then they will be just as outspoken on this guise.

[@mtcpianist]

I believe we all have prejudices. But I also understand your point--mindless nonsense like discrimination, which is weaponized prejudice, shouldn't be accepted as part of life. Because it IS nonsense. That someone would feel the need to be meanspirited and condescending about your comment speaks volumes about them, not you.

[@bonanzatime]

@@omi_god That is true.

[@bostonviewer5430]

Interesting piece but, unless I missed something, there was no mention of the man who designed the majestic sculpture that dominates the memorial: Daniel Chester French who was along with Augustus Saint Gaudins was one of the 2 greatest American Sculptures of their time. The actual sculpting was executed by the Italian Piccirilli Brothers who, from their work shop in the Bronx, brought to life the work of many sculptures. For those interested French his home in Stockbridge Massachuetts is open to the public and is owned by the National Trust for Historic Preservation Saint Gaudins home in Cornish New Hampshire is a National park of it's own. St Gaudins had been the choice for the monument but was not well enough take on the commission and suggested French. I know this is too much information to mention in this piece but leaving the man who designed the majestic statue without a nod or even blink. Check your facts before you go to press (as it were)

[@ediebaxter6194]

I love this segment. Very educational. Made my day. Happy Mother's Day!

[@captainnima]

Just beautiful. I have taken my son there every year and glad to know the 100th anniversary is coming up.

[@marsspacex6065]

Im going to visit when i come to the usa, my favourite memorial.

[@patricksanders858]

If you ever do get to visit be sure to check out the murals up inside the Memorial.

[@pauljannereth3090]

There is an error in the story. Taft spoke, but did NOT dedicate the memorial. That was done by President Harding.

[@jabber1990]

I was confused, because I didn't know why Taft was there

[@chrisfinch8637]

Happy 100th Birthday, Lincoln Memorial!

[@stavros333]

We're never as strong, as we are until we have to be. Never Do as much, unless the need we see. Only give our best, when we fail at mediocrity. We Love rather than hate when we admit we're one humanity. We always give more, when compassion moves our heart with unbridled generosity. We Become more of our potential when we are made to see, that clearly our minds can believe in unfathomable possibilities, while seizing every opportunity, here in lies one's destiny. More than our scars, higher than our stars, for in our flaws are what defines our features, they're uniquely ours, as human creatures. We can run faster than on our slowest day. Reason better, and thinking it through all the way, regardless which direction our emotions may sway. We can find our voice when speechless, our strong words with meekness and our Courage in weakness. Always patience not quickness. Silence for peace than loudness, quietness of fear, not hopeless, for time and effort are equally unbiased. We are more than the stories we're told, we're the one's we write, each page unfold. We are the sum of our Lies and truth, fantasy, fiction, faith, and myths, no matter how uncouth. These are what shape us, our lives lived is the proof. We can be more right than wrong. More just than judge. More godlike than unlike. Reflecting Sunlight in our darkest night. Providing refuge. Never more alive until we die within and begin again. A Human Ark Divine in our human spark. by Steven Gooden

[@steveshapiro326]

Amazing story behind that memorial. And to think that a century ago, Lincoln's own son and daughter-in-law were there. Robert was about 80, but made it up the steps ok with his cane. Too bad there is no audio - I believe Robert made some remarks.

[@kadewade351]

In modern America, The Statue of Abraham Lincoln, stands as a symbol of the concept of Freedom for all men (that includes women). It is not just a temple, or a piece of marble, it’s a time capsule of the person who did one of the greatest things in the history of America, and Al of mankind. I walked on the steps of the memorial, and I thought about, MLK, Transformers Dark of the Moon, Forrest Gump, and Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, but the one thing I will always think of first, is this man who went through so much just to bring peace to all the people in the country. Despite dying a unfair death, he maybe gone, but he is NEVER gone, if that makes any sense. I will always see this guy as a genuine hero. No matter how many social media rats try to degrade this man’s image. President Lincoln, if you can read this, I want to personally thank you for all that you did for everyone. May we be properly introduced in heaven, and I will never forget what you did. Love you and have a great day. 👋

[@SuperlativeCG]

It's truly astounding.

[@dennismorris7573]

Beautiful this.

[@S1L3NTG4M3R]

The Lincoln Memorial at 100 --- it's one of my Favorite sites to visit in DC...

[@williamjones7163]

I've been there. It should be on everyone's bucket list.

[@LMays-cu2hp]

So nice..

[@devilpupbear09]

It's been 100 yrs?! By God that's amazing

[@jacoballen3267]

A good man, a friend of mine, a fellow cop I served with and United States Air Force airman, committed suicide on those steps late last year 😔 He is still missed

[@feelinguru-vywiththepaingu9808]

I'm sorry for your loss.

[@juicyjules7409]

Sad 😢 Denver native ?

[@mtcpianist]

Marian Anderson wasn't even a contralto. She sang in that range because she could, and because sopranos were seen as leading ladies. Of course, no black woman could be a leading lady, in her era. Of course. That said, the next generation of school children won't learn about her concert on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, at least in places like Florida. They probably won't know who she was at all.

[@jacquelynramsey2021]

Been there a few times.

[@shawntipton5078]

Great informative video, i did not know about Marian Anderson, i am British but hope to come and experience Washington DC in the comng years. Abe Lincoln is a personal hero and Washington DC is a stunningly beautiful city that is also a history lovers dream

[@larrysouthern5098]

II have seen it.. In 1986... ts an awsome site to behold... Everbody should go see it....

[@belabotum876]

My 16 year old son went last summer. He’s disabled and Lincoln is his close cousin.

[@walterlangston4484]

was just at the lincoln memorial about A week ago

[@James_Hough]

From the inscription of Lincoln's 2nd Inaugural Address on the North Wall of the Memorial: "Fondly do we hope ~ fervently do we pray ~ that this mighty scourge of war may speedily pass away. Yet, if God wills that it continue until all the wealth piled by the bondsman's two hundred and fifty years of unrequited toil shall be sunk and until every drop of blood drawn with the lash shall be paid by another drawn with the sword as was said three thousand years ago so still it must be said 'the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.'" But sure...the memorial doesn't mention slavery? Sounds like a thesis was decided upon without reference to the evidence.

[@donmacdonald5213]

As always David G. has a superior grip of the facts and necessary changes to improve America.

[@chriskost7291]

👏👏

[@I_Am_Inside_Your_Head]

I was once there, there was oddly some scratching sounds coming from inside the statue.

[@john-paulnagel2732]

My Mom and Dad for at Least 16 Years Drove Acroos this Country. Thank you 🙏 Mom and Dad Love ❤️ JP

[@florinest]

Dear Faith Salie: Has anyone is the history of the world EVER referred to William Howard Taft as "HOWARD TAFT?????" No, they have not (except in you, today, on CBS Sunday Morning!!! I mean -- COME ON, FAITH!!! How could ANYONE get that wrong, let alone a news correspondent, like you, who is a full 51 years of age??? Didn't anyone else there during the production of this piece notice this glaring error!! INCREDIBLE!!

[@22jan33]

Woot! Dr. Sandage

[@patrickdrazen8411]

Another case of historical commentary and the Memorial: it appears in "The Day The Earth Stood Still", the 1951 film directed by Robert Wise. Alien Klaatu (Michael Rennie) and a schoolboy (Billy Gray) visit the Memorial.

[@jamesmedalla7043]

Lincolnlooker moment

[@Bluesbabesrv]

The photo at 4:28 sickens me. To think we still have people in our society today that still hold similar beliefs is heartbreaking.

[@michaelportone2915]

Bluesbabesrv It sickens me how Americans don't know their own history before the Germans. Notice their hands are not horizontal.

[@GPLDUNORD]

Futur avec un E. C'est vrai, j'avais oublié. Merci de mes rappelé toutes ses choses tous les jours que Dieu fait

[@jae6506]

Wow👏🏾 Amazing how God works it out in the end👏🏾

[@NA-me6sh]

So, when do we tear this one down? Why stop now.. Right guys??

[@MrPillowStudios]

99 years, 360 days ago as of writing this...

[@lightimpactmmm3844]

Lincoln was a great man - not cause he was against all forms of slavery at the start - no , he evolved into that view - he had an open mind of empathy and a learned curiosity.

[@pcbacklash_3261]

Indeed. Many people don't understand Lincoln's personal evolution regarding slavery. He began as a bigot who believed Whites were naturally superior to Blacks, and opposed slavery solely on moral principle. He was even originally willing to tolerate it politically in order to maintain the union. But, throughout his administration, as he personally met more and more Blacks and learned more about them, he abandoned the bigotry altogether and became a committed abolitionist.

[@lightimpactmmm3844]

@@pcbacklash_3261 he lived on a main road when his father was alive where slaves were transported back and forth - and despised the practice ….. but thought at the young age blacks were intellectually inferior- but as he “ grew up “ ( his words not mine ) he realized being plucked from slavery into a distant land where one was forbidden to learn to read ,write , marry - be a human - but yet still learn the language, send messages of freedom thru song ( spirituals ) for the map of freedom to the North ….he later amended his views … and latter stated “ perhaps in the same circumstances, he would not fare as well .” He had respect….. for as Fredrick Douglas said “ those who want their own freedom, must strike the first blow “ - his pitch to Lincoln to start The Mass . 54 th ( which both of Douglass’ Son joined .) which the movie “ Glory “ was based . As a side note - when Lincoln was young ( in those days ) by law until your 18 - the father had the right to take all the money you earned as his child … he would rent Lincoln out for days of hard labor and take his money - though not slavery - that left a bad taste in his mouth …… a “ metallic burning “ as he later stated after his father died - and he did not attend the funeral or his bedside

[@steveshapiro326]

Also the only President to have gotten a patent. Smart man.

[@davidsiregar7755]

Oh Gosh.. Lincoln Memorial, well Mr. President Abraham Abe's Lincoln he's My Favorit United States of America President, The Greatest of American Government ever has, Mr. President Lincoln he's a Brave Man, as a President of the United States, Lincoln made an Act regarding the Abolition of Slavery throughout the United States Territory and put it in the 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution, he also created the Homestead Act which functions for all the People of the United States to cultivate land for farming and gardening, fruit his best thought was to confirm the Emancipation Abolition of Slavery Proclamation which took effect on January 1, 1863 that Slavery throughout the United States was officially abolished. then Lincoln also managed to unite the West and South by winning the Civil War and addressing all the people of the United States known as the Gettysburg Speech. For me personally the name Abraham Lincoln is the Father of the United States of America. 👍 I'm Mr Speaker from Indonesia

[@1mespud]

Life itself, is too temporary. We're all here to share life and not to possess the conceit to own it.

[@gregoryambres1897]

Go and stand at Abe's feet and baby, you will REALLY feel something. 💪🏆💪

[@emmanuelchavis6999]

Y there shadow behind with hand & head on around shoulder Lincoln Statue 🧐/🤔?

[@juicyjules7409]

Georgia marble nice

[@JoseMorales-lw5nt]

Despite the original designs implementing pyramids, one engineering aspect permanently remains in the 100 year old monument. Look carefully, you'll notice that all the columns and inner walls actually lean inward! The linear connection to the Egyptian pyramids remains. Just have to know where to look...

[@Russellviews]

I was surprised when I was there the reverence people of all races showed towards the Lincoln memorial statue. Indians, Hispanics, blacks all seemed uplifted by his image. I wonder if it helps that Lincoln, well, doesn't really look white. ...lol. He kind of looks like a hybrid of all races. Perhaps that is why Lincoln seemed to have had a reverence for all people.

[@mariarahelvarnhagen2729]

Is The 100 Explicitly A Reference To The Rock With A Hole In It Recently Found On Mars, Robbin Huod ?

[@HolloMatlala1]

1:20 Abraham Lincoln saw the whole thang....on #6January2021 #Insurrection #EagleEye

[@mikebalis9963]

It just is not true that the Lincoln Memorial did not address the root cause of the CW- slavery. Not only is it mentioned in the Second Inaugural Address, the mural above the Gettysburg Address has a moving depiction of an angel with slaves. This is a symbol of the evil of enslavement being changed.

[@lindamerchant4431]

Except Kennedy center

[@TheDizzleHawke]

Forest Gump said it all at this memorial.

[@GPLDUNORD]

J'les ai terrorisé !

[@darrellenglish2704]

In 1922 you still had Men on Both sides still alive who fought the Civil War it was to Heal their Wounds and not Ours, that's the problem we face today in this Hate the West movement we are living in today..We look at things from our past with our eyes of today and call RACIST....In their minds, they had made great strides from what to them was their past, it may not be to our liking today as we look back. Yes maybe they could have done more, but what will people say in 100 years about us ???

[@evancortez2]

they say that if you go behind the statue and look at the back of Lincoln's head, you will see the face of Robert E. Lee

[@FranzERoss]

Why did the reporter only refer to him as President Howard Taft?

[@ludovicoc7046]

Will. I. Am. not.

[@sergeantmasson3669]

Been there and done that several times. and the Vietnam Memorial Wall. It always reminds me that freedom has a price that the protected will never know. Ironic that Arlington Cemetery was once the Robet E Lee plantation. It was done purposely so Lee could never return home.

[@randominternetuser2888]

What freedom did they get us from Vietnam? None? Then what freedom did they defend through combat in Vietnam? Simple questions. Why are you such a basic propagandist?

[@joebarbjb6668]

Marion Andersons 75 thousand makes Trumps crowd pale by comparison. America cultural history, all you need do is look and study.

[@alexwells9948]

5:51 All the President's women on Broadway when Sunday Morning returns

[@randywatson1296]

And Lincoln still owned slaves

[@handlebarmustache]

The last decent Republican

[@fkutube933]

Glowstick

[@augustbruh8748]

Trump was great

[@dariel7001]

Low iq comment

[@chrisfinch8637]

@@augustbruh8748 Yes he was- great at division and promoting racial and sexist behaviors.

[@edu10th47]

How does Theodore Roosevelt sound to you?

[@sergeantmasson3669]

USA is a Constitutional Republic, not a democracy. There is a difference.

[@randominternetuser2888]

Really what's the difference exactly? Also where did you get your advanced degree in political science? You don't have any education in politics 🙄 We can tell because you don't appear to know that a constitutional republic is a type of representative democracy. But from your other posts I see you think it's whatever faux news /propaganda told you it is. Also you're still a liar.

[@andrenewcomb3708]

Don't look now, Abe. There's some people behind you. Spirits of ancient Egypt.

[@budakbaongsiah]

How do they get there from Egypt? By a boat, an airship, a nuclear powered catapult?

[@iLoveBoysandBerries]

Lincoln has never even visited his own memorial.....pathetic

[@shawntipton5078]

How do you know, you don't that, for all you know Lincoln's spirit has been there many times. Prove otherwise

[@crawnyxx]

He owned slaves! That statue and those on MT. Rushmore should be torn down 😒😓

[@austinyates7132]

😂

[@vb9268]

Except he didn't.

[@crawnyxx]

@@vb9268 I'm not asking and perhaps you should investigate deeper into history!

[@austinyates7132]

Quit spewing your racial garbage . Less than 1% buys this crap you’re spewing .. god bless

[@crawnyxx]

@@SAN3FUL Take your own advice! The truth is many things but not an embarrassment. However, your lack of knowledge is a real embarrassment to your brain 😓😒.. esp when information can easily be accessed.

[@tds4jc]

I did a project about this incredible monument and to this very day, I consider it my all time favorite and not disregarding the other monuments like the Washington monument, Jefferson memorial, and all the great sights.