King’s inspiration in their quest for social justice and human rights. Memorial has served as a symbolic gathering point for those seeking Dr. King’s universal messages that are represented through the 14 quotes inscribed within the Memorial. Memorial brings together all ages and ethnicities seeking to pay respect to Dr. and former Representative John Lewis and celebrities such as Jamie Foxx, Stevie Wonder, Oprah Winfrey. In the past decade, more than 3 million people have visited the site each year, including internationally recognized leaders such as Prince Charles, Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr. Jill Biden and a litany of celebrities, civil rights leaders, and members of Congress. The 2011 ceremony was keynoted by then-President Barack Obama, and attended by First Lady Michelle Obama, then-Vice President Joe Biden, Dr. Memorial was dedicated in October 2011, the most recent addition to memorials on the National Mall, and it has quickly become a must-see destination in the nation’s capital. King and to reflect on what we can still learn from the legacy he left for our world.”
“We are celebrating this milestone anniversary to remind our nation why we built a memorial to Dr. Johnson, Sr., President and CEO of The Memorial Foundation. King’s memorial changes as our nation continues to reconcile our internal struggles for equality and social justice,” said Harry E. “While many of the National Mall’s monuments preserve a person or place in time, the significance of Dr. National, civic and faith leaders as well as musicians, performers, and local students will participate in the events. Forever a Stone of Hope” on Wednesday, October 20 in Washington, DC, entitled, “Moving the Dream Forward…Celebrating the Legacy.” On Thursday, October 21, The Memorial Foundation will host the Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony at the Memorial site. The celebration begins with the Anniversary Gala “Moving the Dream Forward…. The 10th Anniversary Celebration is co-chaired by three titans of entertainment and industry: music icon Lionel Richie, Silicon Valley trailblazer Shellye Archambeau, and fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger. Memorial on the National Mall, will host a celebration to mark the 10th anniversary of the Memorial’s dedication. Washington, DC - The Memorial Foundation, builders of the Martin Luther King, Jr.
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