Mar 15, 2024 · 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.

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. carved by sculptor Lei Yixin. The inspiration for the …

Opened to the public in 2011, the memorial is the fourth in Washington, DC to honor a non-president and the first to honor a man of color. The site was designed as a lasting tribute to Dr. …

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is located outdoors in West Potomac Park next to the National Mall. There is no fee to visit the Memorial, and it is open 24 hours a day to the public. …

The monument is located along the west bank of the Tidal Basin, near the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial and not far from the Lincoln Memorial, from which King delivered his …

Jan 12, 2024 · Check out these eight interesting facts about the Martin Luther King, Jr. memorial ahead of the federal holiday.

Learn about the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington, DC, with our complete information guide featuring historical facts.

Jan 18, 2021 · The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial is located along the Tidal Pool Basin at the National Park Mall. It is also located near the spot where Dr. King gave the famous "I have a …

Located on the Tidal Basin, the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial creates a visual line of leadership between the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials.

Jan 28, 2025 · A local tour guide explains the overt as well as hidden symbolism contained within the MLK Jr. memorial in Washington, DC.