Which came first? · Counterintuitive
Which came first: the Lincoln Memorial or Paramount Pictures?
Paramount Pictures came first, in 1912 (founded). The Lincoln Memorial followed 10 years later, in 1922 (dedicated).
- Second1922
The Lincoln Memorial
landmark · dedicatedThe Lincoln Memorial was dedicated in 1922, 57 years after Lincoln died.
- First1912
Paramount Pictures
company · foundedParamount was founded in 1912, making it one of Hollywood's oldest studios.
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Years from Wikidata, each checked against the item’s English Wikipedia article on 2026-10-18. A year stands for what its label says: a founding, a first patent, a premiere.