Wax statue of former US President Abraham Lincoln suddenly melted

Wax statue of former US President Abraham Lincoln melted in the hot sun - Photo: WASHINGTON POST

The wax statue of the late President Abraham Lincoln, about 1.8m tall, will be placed on the campus of an elementary school in Washington, DC, from February 2024.

But the majestic statue has now melted into strange shapes in the hot weather in the US, according to the New York Times .

The incident quickly became a topic of interest for the American online community. Many people compared Mr. Lincoln to a pile of work emails, while others said the former president was resting after a tiring day at work.

Sculptor Sandy Williams IV, who also created the wax statue, said wax sculptures usually do not melt at room temperature in the summer.

Mr. Williams IV shared that the statue is made of paraffin wax, which can withstand temperatures up to 60 degrees Celsius. Normal temperatures on campus would have difficulty reaching this level.

However, he did not expect this to actually happen after seeing the wax statue of the late President Abraham Lincoln melted into disfigurement.

Sculpture of former President Abraham Lincoln before it melted - Photo: NEW YORK TIMES

Sharing with the New York Times , Mr. Williams IV joked that today's wax sculptors need to pay more attention to environmental conditions, instead of just being absorbed in preserving historical values.

Mr. Williams IV said he did not feel too sad when the photo of the melted former president spread on social media with countless jokes.

“I hope people will take the time to learn more about the historical stories behind the photos that have been circulating on social media,” added Mr. Williams IV.

America suffers extreme heat

Over the past week, many parts of the United States have been hit by a wave of extreme heat. The US government has advised about 100 million people across the country to prepare for the upcoming hot summer.

The Mid-Atlantic states and some densely populated areas such as Washington DC and New York City recorded unusually high temperatures. Meteorologists predicted that temperatures in Washington DC could reach nearly 38 degrees Celsius.

States like Arizona, Louisiana, Florida, Kentucky and Ohio recorded temperatures near 103 degrees Fahrenheit (39.5 degrees Celsius) and could even be higher. In particular, temperatures in areas around Phoenix, Arizona could reach 111 degrees Fahrenheit (44.5 degrees Celsius).

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