MLK 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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MLK Memorial quote change raises structural concerns, organizers say
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The decision to change the quote on the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial is being praised by many people. But others are worried the change could end up damaging the memorial.
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MLK Memorial quote to include entire passage
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The National Park Service Friday announced that the quote inscribed on the memorial, "I was a drum major for justice, peace and righteousness,” will now include the entire passage.
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Obamas celebrate MLK's birthday at worship service
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President Barack Obama and his family have celebrated Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday at morning worship service.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial quote will be changed
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A quote inscribed in stone on the new Martin Luther King memorial will likely be changed after complaints it didn't accurately reflect the civil rights leader's words.
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Events planned for MLK holiday
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Events are being planned across Washington for the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
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Thousands celebrate MLK memorial dedication
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Thousands of people gathered Sunday to give the new Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial a proper dedication on the National Mall after its opening in August.
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MLK Memorial to be dedicated by President Obama, Aretha Franklin
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President Barack Obama will be joined by Aretha Franklin and poet Nikki Giovanni as he helps dedicate the new monument to Martin Luther King Jr. on the National Mall today.
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Road closures for Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial dedication (Map)
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Road closures will be instituted on Sunday to facilitate the dedication of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington. Check out our map so you don't get stuck.
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MLK memorial inscription won't be changed
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An inscription on the MLK Jr. monument won't be changed despite criticism from poet Maya Angelou that it makes King sound arrogant.
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MLK Memorial transit schedules canceled due to Hurricane Irene
DDOT and Metro have canceled all transportation plans to accomodate Sunday's ceremony as the city prepares for the potential effects of Hurricane Irene.
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