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Washington, DC Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial

Monday January 15, 2007
One of the most prestigious sites remaining on the National Mall in Washington, DC has been selected for a memorial for Martin Luther King, Jr. The Memorial will honor Dr. King’s national and international contributions and vision for all to enjoy a life of freedom, opportunity, and justice. A ceremonial groundbreaking was held in November 2006, however construction will not begin until $100 million is raised.

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