The Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial in Washington, DC will honor Dr. King’s national and international contributions and vision for all to enjoy a life of freedom, opportunity, and justice. Congress passed a Joint Resolution in 1996 authorizing the construction of the Memorial and a foundation was created to "Build the Dream", raising the estimated $120 million required for the project. One of the most prestigious sites remaining on the National Mall was selected for the memorial for Martin Luther King, Jr., adjacent to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial, between the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials. It is the first major memorial along the National Mall to be dedicated to an African-American, and to a non-president. The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial opened to the public on August 22, 2011.
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The highly anticipated memorial of Martin Luther King Junior was recently unveiled on the National Mall in Washington, DC.
It is a result of nearly two decades of construction and planning and cost $120 million dollars to complete.
Set amidst four magnificently landscaped acres, the beautifully constructed statue stands 30 feet tell and was sculpted by Lei Yixin, a prominent Chinese sculptor.
This is the first monument on National Mall that honors a man of color.
Depicting a determined looking Martin Luther King Junior, the site draws strong emotions of hope and strength from visitors.
After a long wait spanning many years, people from all over the country can now see this great leader standing tall in our nation's capital.
And now, take a tour of Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington, DC, United States - part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
It is a result of nearly two decades of construction and planning and cost $120 million dollars to complete.
Set amidst four magnificently landscaped acres, the beautifully constructed statue stands 30 feet tell and was sculpted by Lei Yixin, a prominent Chinese sculptor.
This is the first monument on National Mall that honors a man of color.
Depicting a determined looking Martin Luther King Junior, the site draws strong emotions of hope and strength from visitors.
After a long wait spanning many years, people from all over the country can now see this great leader standing tall in our nation's capital.
