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Photos: Dedication of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
October 16, 2011
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, America’s 395th national park, was dedicated this Sunday, October 16, in a ceremony hosted by the Washington, DC Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation in Washington, D.C. There were several major speakers that included President Obama, civil rights leaders, members of the King Family, and special guests.
The memorial to Dr. King is part of the National Mall and Memorial Parks and is open to the public.
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Image 1 of 5Secretary Salazar speaks at the dedication of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. At right Vice President Joseph Biden, his wife Dr. Jill Biden, and President Obama, left. Tami A. Heilemann-Office of Communications
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