Topic: Lincoln Memorial

The Self-Prescribing Media Doctor #15

Whenever I am in Washington DC, I make a point of always visiting three points of interest. The first port of call is the Jefferson Memorial because I have a great affinity with the Founding Fathers and how they created an entire ...READ»

Keeping the Dream Alive

Today marks the 40th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech delivered on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. King was a reflection of all that is possible through strong, compassionate, and ...READ»

100th Anniversary of First Lincoln Penny

The first U.S. penny -- pure copper and featuring a woman with flowing hair -- was minted in 1792. But it wasn't until 1909, a century after Lincoln's birth, that the 16th prez's image made it to the coin. Now, to mark Honest ...READ»

6 Scintillating Proposals for the National Museum of African-American History and Culture

It's a plain truth that national museums in the U.S. have been humdrum at best, composed mainly of bricks and compromises. But if the six shortlisted designs for Washington, D.C.'s new National Museum of African-American History ...READ»

Fast Company Recommended Events July + August 2009

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• Watch: Harry Potter 6
• Drill: The U.S. Oil Industry Turns 150
• Numerology: Hawaii Five-O

April Fools' Day: How Pranking Your Customers Can Buoy Your Brand [update]

UPDATE: If you're as April Fools'-obsessed as we are, you've probably spent the entire day trolling the Internet for pranks. And because so many big-name brands stepped up, we all had a lot to enjoy. (See our ...READ»