Located on the northwest rim of the Tidal Basin, this 30-foot granite memorial pays homage to civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Everything from its address at 1964 Independence Ave.

It was first proposed four days after King's 1968 assassination outside a Memphis motel. It took 15 years until it became a federal holiday.

The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963 on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. He chose that location ... conducted by the Washington Post and the ...

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Every year we honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in January. Here's everything you need to know about the holiday.

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On the third Monday of the month, federal, state and local governments, institutions and various industries recognize Martin Luther King ... the Lincoln Memorial. He chose that location in part ...

The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his iconic ''I Have a Dream'' speech in 1963 on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. He chose that location in part to honor President Abraham Lincoln as ''a ...