A recent survey reveals that Abraham Lincoln enjoys widespread support among Americans, cutting across partisan lines, even in today’s politically divided climate. Despite the current political landscape, Lincoln remains highly admired for his leadership and unifying qualities.
A six-foot-tall wax statue of former US President Abraham Lincoln, installed as part of an art project in Washington D.C., melted during the city’s recent heatwave. The statue, which doubles as a candle, is part of artist Sandy Williams IV’s ‘The Wax Monument Series’ and is meant to symbolize change and the impermanence of monuments. This is not the first time the statue has encountered melting issues, with a previous version melting before its dedication ceremony. The current version, installed in February, features fewer and strategically placed wicks and a plaque advising visitors to extinguish the wick within a short time.
