Martin Luther King Jr Memorial

King s vision and contributions to the civil rights movement.

Martin luther king jr memorial.

The martin luther king jr. Memorial is located in west potomac park next to the national mall in washington d c united states. Remembering martin luther king jr. Located in downtown washington dc the memorial honors martin luther king jr s legacy and the struggle for freedom equality and justice.

National memorial monument built between 2009 and 2011 in washington d c honouring the american baptist minister social activist and nobel peace prize winner martin luther king jr who led the civil rights movement in the united states from the mid 1950s until his. Congress passed a joint resolution in 1996 authorizing the construction of the memorial and a foundation was created to build the dream raising an estimated 120 million for the project. Memorial is located in west potomac park at 1964 independence avenue s w referencing the year the civil rights act of 1964 became law the memorial s official dedication date is august 28 2011 the 48th anniversary of the march on washington for jobs and freedom though the ceremony was postponed until october 16 due to. Martin luther king jr.

The martin luther king jr. King was a tireless advocate for racial equality working class and the oppressed around the world. Martin luther king jr the movement he led and his message of freedom and equality. King s inspiring words broke the boundaries of intolerance and solidified his place in history as a pivotal figure in the civil rights movement.

A prominent leader in the modern civil rights movement dr. The martin luther king jr. Memorial is situated on a four acre site along the national mall s tidal basin adjacent to the franklin d. Memorial in washington d c honors dr.

Its official address is 1964 independence avenue sw in honor of the civil rights act of 1964 a landmark. Out of the. It covers four acres 1 6 ha and includes the stone of hope a granite statue of civil rights movement leader martin luther king jr. Through his powerful gift of speech and eloquent writing dr.

The martin luther king jr.