Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial - District of Columbia, USA
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N 38° 53.171 W 077° 02.652
18S E 322697 N 4306132
Located at 1964 Independence Ave SW, this the National Memorial dedicated to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Waymark Code: WM11MRD
Location: District of Columbia, United States
Date Posted: 11/15/2019
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The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial honors a man of conscience; the freedom movement of which he was a beacon; and his message of freedom, equality, justice and love.
This is the first memorial on the National Mall devoted, not to a United States President or war hero, but a citizen activist for civil rights and peace. Dr. King, an African-American, brings "the image of America… the melting pot of the world" to the National Mall, but his message was universal. His non-violent philosophy pushed insistently towards the goal of the American Experiment - universal freedom and equality. His principled rhetoric illuminated the Nation's journey. With his life under constant threat, his last public talk left us this inspiration: "I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the promised land."
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Hours of Operation:
The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial is open 24 hours a day and National Park Service Rangers are on duty every day from 9:30 am until 11:30 pm (23:50) to answer questions, except for Christmas Day.
Admission Prices:
Free
Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Up to 1 hour
Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle or Public Transportation
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