Construction of the Lincoln Memorial began in march of 1914. Work progressed
steadily according to schedule and, despite many changes to plans, the Memorial
was finished on schedule.

In attendance at the dedication Ceremony were (left to right) Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Howard Taft, President Warren G. Harding, and 79 year old Robert
Todd Lincoln,Lincoln’s only remaining son.

 
President Warren G. Harding (upper left) speaking at the dedication