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 $100 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 December 2007, $82 million has been raised. The Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation hopes to complete the memorial and dedicate it in 2009.

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.