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Stone of Hope (MLK Memorial)

DC memorial to Dr. King on the Tidal Basin, dedicated in 2011.

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The 30-foot-tall granite sculpture by Lei Yixin shows King emerging from the Mountain of Despair. Quotes from 14 of his speeches and sermons line the surrounding wall. The memorial sits between the Lincoln and Jefferson memorials.

Location

1964 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC, USA

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