Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

Out from a Mountain of Despair comes...
Located in downtown Washington, DC, the memorial honors Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy and the struggle for freedom, equality, and justice. A prominent leader in the modern civil rights movement, Dr. King was a tireless advocate for racial equality, working class, and the oppressed around the world.
Map showing location of park.
Statue of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Photo by NPS Photo
Mountain of Despair
Photo by NPS Photo/Brian Hall
Stone of Hope
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A sculpture of Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Look upward, fireworks burst behind the stone sculpture of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Photo by NPS / Anthony DeYoung
Cherry Blossoms surround the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
Photo by NPS / Kelsey Graczyk