Why was it important to gather stone from five different states to use in the construction of the Lincoln memorial?

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Different stones gave the structure added strength.
Different stones gave the structure added strength.

Different stones symbolized the diversity and unity of all the states.
Different stones symbolized the diversity and unity of all the states.

Different stones symbolized different beliefs of the states.
Different stones symbolized different beliefs of the states.

Different stones symbolized the conflict and separation between stat

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Different stones symbolized the diversity and unity of all the states.

The use of stone from multiple states was intentional to represent the unity of the nation and the contributions of various states to the national identity, reflective of Abraham Lincoln's role in preserving the Union.