Lincoln Memorial - Robert E Lee
Some have claimed that Robert E. Lee's face is carved onto the back of Lincoln's statue, looking back across the Potomac at Arlington House (Custis-Lee Mansion) in Arlington National Cemetery.
Some have claimed that Robert E. Lee's face is carved onto the back of Lincoln's statue, looking back across the Potomac at Arlington House (Custis-Lee Mansion) in Arlington National Cemetery.
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(view all 7 comments)I have been there many times and have seen it for myself. It is not an entire "full" face, it is a profile. You have to get about as far back possible on Lincoln's right side. You may have to move around a bit, but you will be able to see the profile...
I have been there many times and have seen it for myself. It is not an entire "full" face, it is a profile. You have to get about as far back possible on Lincoln's right side. You may have to move around a bit, but you will be able to see the profile of Lee's beard, nose, and hair. Once you see the beard the rest will "pop" into view.
Posted by Michael Lucas (guest) on Wed 14 Oct 2009 05:18:15 PM CDT
Robert E. Lee's face is there! This is a bad picture..
| show fullshow summaryI have been to the memorial and Lee's face is on the back right side as plain as day, but it's really hard to get your camera back there. There is another face too if you use your imagination, but I think it is just the design of the hair. Try another...
I have been to the memorial and Lee's face is on the back right side as plain as day, but it's really hard to get your camera back there. There is another face too if you use your imagination, but I think it is just the design of the hair. Try another site. Good luck! I hope everyone can see it. It really is fascinating! Carolynn - Loveland, Colorado
Posted by CGraff (guest) on Mon 20 Jul 2009 03:27:40 PM CDT
Cool
i think i see several faces!!
Posted by Clonehunter (guest) on Mon 04 May 2009 02:21:37 PM CDT