Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

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Statue of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Statue of Martin Luther King, Jr.Photo: NPS Photo

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.

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Mountain of Despair
Out from a Mountain of Despair comes...Photo: NPS Photo/Brian Hall
Stone of Hope
A Stone of hope breaks free from the Mountain of DespairPhoto: NPS Photo
A sculpture of Martin Luther King, Jr.
A picturesque view of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial.Photo: NPS Photo
Look upward, fireworks burst behind the stone sculpture of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial during Independence Day fireworks.Photo: NPS / Anthony DeYoung
Cherry Blossoms surround the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
Cherry Blossoms at the Martin Luther King Jr. MemorialPhoto: NPS / Kelsey Graczyk
Cherry blossoms flank the sculpture of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Cherry trees surround the memorial, making it extra special in early spring.Photo: NPS / Kelsey Graczyk

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