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The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Seated proudly at the west end of Washington, D.C.’s National Mall, the Lincoln Memorial is one of the most beloved American monuments. Here are a few things to know on its 100th anniversary.

M. Arbeiter








Franklin Pierce, 14th president of the United States.

Franklin Pierce was, by all measures, set up for a life of military and political success, the height of which he achieved when he took the oath of the nation's highest office on March 4, 1853. Here's what you should know about "Fainting Frank."

Scott Beggs








Mariska Hargitay and Joe Biden in a 2016 episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

'Law & Order: SVU' is known for its shocking twists, but in 2016 the show featured a surprise of a different variety: A cameo appearance from then-VP Joe Biden.

Rebecca OConnell