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| Daniel Chester French (April 20, 1850 – October 7, 1931) was an American sculptor. His best-known work is the sculpture of a seated Abraham Lincoln (1920) at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. French was born in Exeter, New Hampshire, to Henry Flagg French (1813– |
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| Answers to Quiz #393 - April 7, 2013 |
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| Do Abraham Lincoln's Hands Spell His Name in Sign Language? www.nps.gov/linc/historyculture/lincoln-memorial-myths.htm |
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| Interesting Observation from Mike Dalton |
| French also had a son who was deaf. Had not Lincoln signed the legislation when he did, the Gallaudet School probably would not gained university status for at least a couple of decades later. The letters A and L can be seen signed with Lincoln's Hands. To add some credence to this: The tower of Gallaudet University can be seen in left background of contest photo as well as in modern photos from same vantage point. Google maps also shows location of Gallaudet to close by Memorial at same angle. Taking all this into consideration, this is part of French's creative expression in recognizing Gallaudet University, Lincoln's role and the deafness of his own son and having Lincoln statue gazing at Gallaudet University in the distance. Mike Dalton Quizmaster Emeritus |
Almost since its completion in 1922, the
memorial to Abraham Lincoln has
conjured up several myths associated with
its architectural details. Whereas there are
a few symbolic representations in the
details, such as the thirty-six exterior
columns representing the number of
states at the time of his death, many more
suggested symbols are pure myth.
memorial to Abraham Lincoln has
conjured up several myths associated with
its architectural details. Whereas there are
a few symbolic representations in the
details, such as the thirty-six exterior
columns representing the number of
states at the time of his death, many more
suggested symbols are pure myth.
The building in question in left background of contest photo could be the old
Washington, DC Post Office tower not Chapel Hall.
Took closer look at contest photo and google maps. Gallaudet University might be
visible from main level of Lincoln Memorial, but is not seen in contest photo. It is in the
general direction of Post Office Pavilion seen, but much further away.
Mike Dalton
Washington, DC Post Office tower not Chapel Hall.
Took closer look at contest photo and google maps. Gallaudet University might be
visible from main level of Lincoln Memorial, but is not seen in contest photo. It is in the
general direction of Post Office Pavilion seen, but much further away.
Mike Dalton
Let us start with one of the more understandable myths about the memorial. Is
Abraham Lincoln buried underneath, or entombed within, the stone structure? Given the
purpose and design of the memorial, that is not an unreasonable assumption. However,
after his death in 1865, Lincoln’s body was buried in his hometown of Springfield,
Illinois. His memorial construction was begun in 1914 with no plans to move his body.
When one visits the Memorial, one climbs several sets of granite and marble steps to
reach the chamber containing the statue. Many visitors assume the 57 steps they
Abraham Lincoln buried underneath, or entombed within, the stone structure? Given the
purpose and design of the memorial, that is not an unreasonable assumption. However,
after his death in 1865, Lincoln’s body was buried in his hometown of Springfield,
Illinois. His memorial construction was begun in 1914 with no plans to move his body.
When one visits the Memorial, one climbs several sets of granite and marble steps to
reach the chamber containing the statue. Many visitors assume the 57 steps they
climbed equal his age at his death; however, Lincoln was
just 56 years old when he was killed in April 1865.
Now inside the chamber, the marble statue of President
Lincoln, comfortably seated in a copy of a Roman Senate
chair, appears in a grand fashion. Draped over the back of
the chair is the U.S. Flag, a patriotic gesture in his time.
Finally, standing between the entry columns to the chamber,
Lincoln’s head is canted down a touch, so his eyes meet
yours. Many people look at the back of Lincoln’s head,
believing they will see an image of Robert E. Lee, U.S.
Grant, or Jefferson Davis. There are several wayward tufts
of Lincoln’s wavy hair, but nothing more.
Another myth concerns Lincoln’s hands. Are they forming
just 56 years old when he was killed in April 1865.
Now inside the chamber, the marble statue of President
Lincoln, comfortably seated in a copy of a Roman Senate
chair, appears in a grand fashion. Draped over the back of
the chair is the U.S. Flag, a patriotic gesture in his time.
Finally, standing between the entry columns to the chamber,
Lincoln’s head is canted down a touch, so his eyes meet
yours. Many people look at the back of Lincoln’s head,
believing they will see an image of Robert E. Lee, U.S.
Grant, or Jefferson Davis. There are several wayward tufts
of Lincoln’s wavy hair, but nothing more.
Another myth concerns Lincoln’s hands. Are they forming
| Lincoln's right and left hands. |
the American Sign Language symbols for his initials, A and L? The answer is no. The
sculptor, Daniel Chester French, used molds cast in 1860 of Lincoln’s hands to guide
his work. Given that they both were in a fist-like arrangement, he decided to relax one
of them so the statue would not look as tense.
French became so bothered by the growing myths that in the 1940s he wrote a letter to
the National Park Service explaining his specific design features of the statue.
Collectively, he merely wanted Lincoln to show his strength, resolve, and confidence in
seeing the Nation through the Civil War.
Two of Lincoln’s important speeches are engraved onto the walls of the chamber; on
the south wall is the Gettysburg Address, and on the north wall is his Second Inaugural
Address. Quite often people ask about the misspelled word in the Second Inaugural
Address, but there is none. The carver inadvertently carved a letter “E” where he meant
to carve an “F”. Almost immediately, this error was corrected by filling in a portion of
the carving yielding an “F”, forever removing any misspelled word.
sculptor, Daniel Chester French, used molds cast in 1860 of Lincoln’s hands to guide
his work. Given that they both were in a fist-like arrangement, he decided to relax one
of them so the statue would not look as tense.
French became so bothered by the growing myths that in the 1940s he wrote a letter to
the National Park Service explaining his specific design features of the statue.
Collectively, he merely wanted Lincoln to show his strength, resolve, and confidence in
seeing the Nation through the Civil War.
Two of Lincoln’s important speeches are engraved onto the walls of the chamber; on
the south wall is the Gettysburg Address, and on the north wall is his Second Inaugural
Address. Quite often people ask about the misspelled word in the Second Inaugural
Address, but there is none. The carver inadvertently carved a letter “E” where he meant
to carve an “F”. Almost immediately, this error was corrected by filling in a portion of
the carving yielding an “F”, forever removing any misspelled word.
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| What is the building to the left of Washington Monument? |
| I agree that the building in the background is probably the Old Post Office. Chapel Hall at Gallaudet University would probably be eclipsed by the Post Office if it could be seen at all in the distance. Besides, it looks a lot like the Old Post Office. - Q. Gen. |
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| 1885), a lawyer, judge, Assistant US Treasury Secretary and author of a book that described the French drain, and his wife Anne Richardson. In 1867, French moved with his family to Concord, Massachusetts, where he was a neighbor and friend of Ralph Waldo Emerson, and the Alcott family. His decision to pursue sculpting was influenced by Louisa May Alcott's sister May Alcott. ***** |
| Census shows that he had just one daughter, Margaret born in [about 1890]. No mention on findagrave.com of her being deaf. Mike Dalton |
| Marian Anderson' Concert at the Lincoln Memorial en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marian_Anderson |
Marian Anderson (February 27, 1897 – April 8,
1993) was an African-American contralto and one
of the most celebrated singers of the twentieth
century.
Anderson became an important figure in the
struggle for black artists to overcome racial
prejudice in the United States during the mid-
twentieth century. In 1939, the Daughters of the
American Revolution (DAR) refused permission for
Anderson to sing to an integrated audience in
Constitution Hall. The incident placed Anderson into
the spotlight of the international community on a
level unusual for a classical musician. With the aid
of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and her husband
1993) was an African-American contralto and one
of the most celebrated singers of the twentieth
century.
Anderson became an important figure in the
struggle for black artists to overcome racial
prejudice in the United States during the mid-
twentieth century. In 1939, the Daughters of the
American Revolution (DAR) refused permission for
Anderson to sing to an integrated audience in
Constitution Hall. The incident placed Anderson into
the spotlight of the international community on a
level unusual for a classical musician. With the aid
of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and her husband
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Anderson performed a critically acclaimed open-air concert on
Easter Sunday, April 9, 1939, on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington,
D.C. She sang before a crowd of more than 75,000 people and a radio audience in the
millions. Anderson continued to break barriers for black artists in the United States,
becoming the first black person, American or otherwise, to perform at the Metropolitan
Opera in New York City on January 7, 1955. Her performance as Ulrica in Giuseppe
Verdi's Un ballo in maschera at the Met was the only time she sang an opera role on
stage.
Anderson worked for several years as a delegate to the United Nations Human Rights
Committee and as a "goodwill ambassadress" for the United States Department of State,
giving concerts all over the world. She participated in the civil rights movement in the
1960s, singing at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963. The
recipient of numerous awards and honors, Anderson was awarded the Presidential
Medal of Freedom in 1963, the Kennedy Center Honors in 1978, the National Medal of
Arts in 1986, and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1991.
Easter Sunday, April 9, 1939, on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington,
D.C. She sang before a crowd of more than 75,000 people and a radio audience in the
millions. Anderson continued to break barriers for black artists in the United States,
becoming the first black person, American or otherwise, to perform at the Metropolitan
Opera in New York City on January 7, 1955. Her performance as Ulrica in Giuseppe
Verdi's Un ballo in maschera at the Met was the only time she sang an opera role on
stage.
Anderson worked for several years as a delegate to the United Nations Human Rights
Committee and as a "goodwill ambassadress" for the United States Department of State,
giving concerts all over the world. She participated in the civil rights movement in the
1960s, singing at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963. The
recipient of numerous awards and honors, Anderson was awarded the Presidential
Medal of Freedom in 1963, the Kennedy Center Honors in 1978, the National Medal of
Arts in 1986, and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1991.
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