Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
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4.9 (8,888)Carved from the Stone of Hope along the Tidal Basin, Dr. King’s granite likeness stands framed by his words on justice.
Description
Spread across four acres on the National Mall, the memorial draws directly from Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, setting his likeness forward from two massive pieces known as the Mountain of Despair. Flanking the monument is a 450-foot-long Inscription Wall bearing fourteen quotations celebrating justice, democracy, hope, and love. Visitors often cite the site's emotional impact, along with its nighttime views along the Tidal Basin.