Memorial
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MLK Memorial: Salazar endorses removing inscription
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Interior Secretary Ken Salazar will announce plans Tuesday to remove a paraphrase from King's "Drum Major" speech by carving grooves over the lettering to match existing scratch marks in the sculpture.
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Neil Armstrong public memorial service set
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The nation will have a chance to say goodbye to Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, in a memorial service at the Washington National Cathedral Thursday.
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Vietnam War 50th anniversary commemorated by President Obama
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Memorial Day in 2012 bore extra meaning for those who served and fought during the Vietnam War, as this year commemorates the 50th anniversary of America's first involvement in the conflict.
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Memorial Day weekend travel set to hit high gear
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AAA Mid-Atlantic says more motorist are expected to take a trip this weekend than at any time since the recession started. The organization says it's a sign that things are getting better.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial may be changed
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Dwight D. Eisenhower's family had complained the design focuses too much on Eisenhower's humble Kansas roots, rather than his accomplishments.
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Congress honors slaves who helped build U.S. Capitol
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Congressional leaders and the chaplains of the House and Senate have dedicated a new stone marker to the slaves who helped build the U.S. Capitol building.
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World War One Memorial should belong to D.C., District residents say
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D.C. lawmakers and residents on Monday argue against re-dedicating the district's World War One memorial to become a national memorial.
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Quote to be changed on MLK, Jr. Memorial
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"I was a drum major for justice, peace and righteousness." Should this be changed?
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Dwight D. Eisenhower's family objects to memorial
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The family says architect Frank Gehry's concept overemphasizes "Ike's" humble Kansas roots and neglects to show his many accomplishments during World War II and his time at the White House.
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Memorial for Jewish chaplains to be dedicated
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A memorial to 14 Jewish chaplains who died during active military service will be dedicated at Arlington National Cemetery.
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Frank Kameny memorials planned in D.C.
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Memorials are being planned for early gay rights pioneer Frank Kameny who died last week.
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Memorial tribute celebrates life of Dominique Frazier
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During a candlelight vigil, classmates and family remembered Dominique Frazier, the 18-year-old Bowie State student murdered inside her dorm room last week.
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October 16 new dedication date for Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
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Organizers have set a new date in October to dedicate the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial after Hurricane Irene forced them to postpone the event in August, days before 250,000 people were expected to attend.
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Maya Angelou: Paraphrased quotation on MLK Memorial should be changed
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Poet Maya Angelou says the paraphrased quotation inscribed on the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial makes the leader sound like an "arrogant twit" because it's out of context.
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MLK Memorial open to public for 1 more day
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The general public has one more day to visit the new Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial before Sunday's dedication.
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Dinner honors MLK before memorial dedication
CommentThe site of a gala dinner kicking off dedication events for a memorial honoring the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in Washington has been changed following the East Coast earthquake.
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D.C. Day at MLK Memorial; mayor, others to greet visitors
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D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray has dubbed today "D.C. Day" at the new Martin Luther King Jr. memorial and will be there greeting people.
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Martin Luther King Jr. memorial opens to the public
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After years of construction and anticipation, tourists and Washingtonians alike are about to get their first up-close look at the memorial to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., the National Mall's newest monument.
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