Daniel Chester French wanted spotlights installed above his sculpture of Abraham Lincoln in the Lincoln Memorial in order to

a)  change the sculpture’s expressive impact.
b)  improve visitors’ ability to see facial details.
c)  ensure 24-hour access to the monument.
d)  protect the sculpture from possible vandals.


a)  change the sculpture’s expressive impact.

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What was the relationship between Oka's first wife (Shizue) who passed away and his current wife (Emiko)?

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