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The family of Nicholas Sandmann, 16, is suing The Washington Post, accusing the newspaper of targeting the Covington Catholic High School student for political purposes. Sandmann is seen here along with Native American activist Nathan Phillips on Jan. 18.

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Covington Catholic Teen Nick Sandmann Sues 'Washington Post' For $250 Million

4:08pm February 20, 2019

by Bill Chappell

His family says the newspaper targeted the student and defamed him for political purposes after the release of a video that appeared to show a standoff between him and a Native American activist.

Covington Catholic (Ky.) High School student Nick Sandmann, seen here standing before Native American activist Nathan Phillips at the Lincoln Memorial, says he has received death threats after video of their encounter went viral.

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Differing Narratives After Standoff Between Native American Man, High School Student

4:36pm January 21, 2019

by Bill Chappell

The interaction between the man and the teen caused an outcry. But a more complicated picture has emerged of the day when several groups of protesters converged at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington.

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Boys swim in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in 1926 despite the fact that it was forbidden.

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Park Service To Drain Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool After 80 Ducks Die

6:14pm June 09, 2017

by Laurel Wamsley

The deaths were caused by a parasite that can also lead to swimmer's itch in humans. Risk to people is "extremely low" because you'd need to swim in the pool, which isn't allowed — but has been done.

President-elect Donald J. Trump and his wife, Melania, arrive for the inaugural concert at the Lincoln Memorial.

Trump At Lincoln Memorial Concert: 'You're Not Forgotten Anymore'

8:11pm January 19, 2017

by Jessica Taylor

"This journey began 18 months ago," Trump said after the concert. "I had something to do with it, but you had much more to do with it than I did. I'm the messenger. I'm just the messenger."

After speaking (or, more often, shouting) their lines, the students run back to congratulatory teachers.

Fifth Graders Revisit King's 'Dream' Speech At The Lincoln Memorial

2:24pm January 18, 2016

Students from Watkins Elementary School in Washington, D.C., gathered to honor the civil rights leader.

The Lincoln Monument at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield, Ill., houses the tomb of the late president and was erected to preserve his legacy.

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Lincoln's Tomb Site At Risk With State Budget Cuts

10:26am May 02, 2015

by Rachel Otwell

Thousands will honor Lincoln's death in Springfield, Ill. this weekend. Yet, the tomb's caretakers are facing criticism from scholars and are struggling to find funding to maintain the historic site.

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