Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial dedicated on August 28, 2011, the 48th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Visiting the memorial provides a sense of inspiration and hope.You enter between the Stone of Hope and the Mountain of Despair that represents the victory borne from disappointment. As you enter the national park, you can see the Thomas Jefferson Memorial which reflects the principles of freedom and liberty. Along the wall facing the tidal basin are sixteen quotes from Dr. King that show the power of his words to inspire. http://www.nps.gov/mlkm/index.htm.

These photos are from a trip in 2014. National Parks offer so much information and understanding, especially when you have a Park Ranger share their knowledge with you. Be curious, make the back story part of YourStory. HisStory is all around us but the interpretation and experience is OurStory, so claim your history.