The designers of the Lincoln Memorial included a prediction of the future that is surprisingly accurate.
The layout and typeset of the Gettysburg Address was specifically chosen to begin the prediction.
The layout and typeset of the Gettysburg Address was specifically chosen to begin the prediction.
Everyone knows the great symbolism associated with the Memorial and the number 13. If you look at the 13th line up from the bottom of the speech you will see:
This should be read as "[United States] to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us."
But what is the great task that is remaining before us? How could the designers have possibly known in 1920? This is your task to find out.
Hint: There are four places around the Memorial where you can figure out the next part of the prediction. Go to one of the four locations shown below and look up at the underside of the roof. Remember the number 13...
This should be read as "[United States] to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us."
But what is the great task that is remaining before us? How could the designers have possibly known in 1920? This is your task to find out.
Hint: There are four places around the Memorial where you can figure out the next part of the prediction. Go to one of the four locations shown below and look up at the underside of the roof. Remember the number 13...
As always, you can find the answer to this game at the link below:
Stay curious,
Dr. DC
