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.

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 ...

The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. waved to supporters during the March on Washington on Aug. 28, 1963. The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963 on the ...

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

(AP Photo/Chick Harrity) 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 ...

The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Foundation’s Interfaith Prayer Breakfast, which happens in conjunction with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, is set for Monday, Jan. 20. The event ...

The Northern Nevada Dr. MLK Jr. Memorial Committee and the Nevada Interfaith Association will hold the 39th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Interfaith Memorial Service at the McKinley Arts and ...

Martin Luther King ... including Memorial Day, Labor Day and Washington's Birthday, to Mondays to create long weekends for federal employees. Even though King's birthday is Jan. 15, the holiday ...

But, it was without the backing of the civil rights groups because it also allowed for a Confederate Memorial Day. Martin Luther King Jr. Day's reach has only grown in its 42 years. It's the only ...