The DC Traveler

Happy 200th birthday to one of the nation’s most important and influential presidents, Abraham Lincoln.

Throughout his political career, Lincoln ran for public office a total of 11 times, yet lost 8 times (or 72% of the time).

Here’s a list of Abraham Lincoln’s political losses….

In 1832 Abraham Lincoln lost his first political election, for a seat on the Illinois State Legislature in 1832. Six yeas later, after winning a seat in 1834, he ran for Speaker of the State Legislature and lost.

His first run for Congress resulted in a defeat, but he won a seat three years later. Only to lose it in his first bid for re-election.

Lincoln ran for the U.S. Senate in 1854 and lost, took a run at the nomination for Vice Presidency at the convention two years later and lost, and again ran for Senate and was defeated.

In 1860, he did win one important election, to become the 16^th President of the United States.

A visit to the Lincoln Memorial is always a moving experience and is a site that should never be missed on a trip to Washington, DC.

Lincoln Memorial
Lincoln Memorial Circle Southwest
23rd St. NW, between Constitution and Independence Avenues
Washington, DC (map it)

Dates and Times – open daily, 24-hours. National Park Rangers are on duty to answer questions daily, from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 p.m.

Cell Phone Tours – 13 pre-recorded Ranger programs are available about many aspects of Lincoln’s life and the Lincoln Memorial are available by calling 202-747-3420, (cell phone airtime charges may apply).

Admission - FREE.

Nearest Metro Subway Station – Foggy Bottom – Blue or Yellow line, then a ¾-mile walk.

Parking – Metered street parking is available within a couple blocks of the memorial, but is at time limited, especially on weekends. Best to try after 6:00 p.m.

Image – from personal collection – ©2008, Jon Rochetti

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