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Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial serves as a tribute to the American clergyman, activist, and leader of the U.S. Civil Rights Movement. The centerpiece of the memorial is inspired by a quote from King’s seminal "I Have a Dream" speech: "Out of a mountain of despair, a stone of hope." Visitors pass through two large pieces of granite symbolizing the "mountain of despair" to be greeted by a 9.1 m (30 ft) "stone of hope," in which King’s likeness and words are carved. The inscription wall contains 14 quotes from some of King’s speeches, writings, and sermons. Site tours are available throughout the day. Parking is very limited near the memorial. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is just one of the many highlights you can arrange to see using our , international travel planner Edition.
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Walking with my college age granddaughter within the crescent of this stunning memorial initiated a thoughtful discussion of history, race, public art, grace and leadership.
Walking with my college age granddaughter within the crescent of this stunning memorial initiated a thoughtful discussion of history, race, public art, grace and leadership. more »
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The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is a must see...historical, memorable, emotional...all of that and more...when in D.C. just go visit !!! set aside a good 30 minutes to stroll the memorial...and..... more
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is a must see...historical, memorable, emotional...all of that and more...when in D.C. just go visit !!! set aside a good 30 minutes to stroll the memorial...and..... more »
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A beautiful memorial with all the quotes of Martin Luther King Jr. Engraved on the walls. They have atall statue of him which over looks the lake. This place is open 24 hours and anyone can walk in. There is no entry fees. We went there around 2:00am and the place still had a handful of people moving around. It's better to go a little later to avoid the rush. They have electric bikes which can be rented but the process to register for it is a little long.
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The reverend Martin Luther King jr. memorial is one of my favorite spots just off of the National mall. It is located on the edge of the Tidal Basin approximately opposite the Jefferson Memorial. Though very simple, the memorial is an excellent place for reflection. Some of doctor King's most famous quotations etched in stone along the peripheral of the monument.
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