The Martin Luther King Memorial in Washington DC
The Martin Luther King Memorial in Washington DC is a testament to the enduring legacy of one of the most prominent figures of the civil rights movement. Opened to the public in 2011, the memorial is located on the National Mall, adjacent to the Tidal Basin and in close proximity to other historic landmarks such as the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument.
The Martin Luther King Memorial is a fitting tribute to the man who played a pivotal role in the fight for civil rights in the United States. Born in 1929 in Atlanta Georgia, Martin Luther King Jr. was a Baptist minister who emerged as a leader in the civil rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s. He was a passionate advocate for racial equality, and his advocacy and leadership helped to bring about significant legislative changes that led to the end of racial segregation in the United States.
The memorial is a 30-foot-tall statue of Martin … Read the rest