Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial in Washington, DC

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. 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., adjacent to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial, between the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials.

A ceremonial groundbreaking for the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial was held on November 13, 2006. Speakers at the ceremony included former president Bill Clinton, Talk show host Oprah Winfrey and poet Maya Angelou. Construction will not begin until $120 million is raised. Government funding for this project is extremely limited and the majority of funds for this Memorial will come from private donations. As of August 2008, $98 million has been raised. The dedication of the Memorial is tentatively scheduled for 2010.

You may make a donation online or send a check to the Washington, D.C. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation, Inc., Department 211, Washington, DC 20055.