No Better Hope: What the Lincoln Memorial Means to AmericaLike no other national memorial, The Lincoln Memorial has taken a special place in the hearts and minds of Americans. No Better Hope describes the history, planning, and creation of the Memorial and profiles important people involved. In addition, this book discusses Lincoln's place in American history, discusses why he is America's most loved president, and relates some of the important events and celebrations that have taken place at the Memorial, including the 1963 March on Washington. |
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Contents
Authors Note | 5 |
TWO A Man for the Ages | 16 |
THREE A Memorial for Mr Lincoln | 27 |
SIX What the Lincoln Memorial | 46 |
SEVEN The Lincoln Legacy | 52 |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | No Better Hope: What the Lincoln Memorial Means to America Great American memorials |
| Authors | Brent K. Ashabranner, Brent Ashabranner |
| Photographs by | Jennifer Ashabranner |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Twenty-First Century Books, 2001 |
| ISBN | 0761315233, 9780761315230 |
| Length | 64 pages |
| Subjects | › Juvenile Nonfiction / Architecture |
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