Dr. Martian Luther King Memorials
Most cities, states, and countries have a landmark that it is known for it can either be manmade or natural. This page is decided to showcasing these iconic landmarks, some which have been feature in movies, television shows, or books. When trips are planned to visits cities or countries where the iconic landmarks are location, there is a good chance these popular tourist destination are on the must-see list. If you don’t have time to visits the each of the tourist destination galleries right now, then this is the place to visit view some of these wonderful landmarks.
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial - Washington DC
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is a national memorial located in Washington, D.C. The street address for the memorial is 1964 Independence Avenue SW in Washington, D.C. The address "1964" was chosen as a direct reference to the 1964 Civil Rights Act, a milestone in the Civil Rights Movement in which Dr. King played an important role. The memorial opened to the public on August 22, 2011, after more than two decades of planning, fund-raising, and construction. The memorial’s official dedication date is August 28, 2011, the 48th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, though the ceremony was postponed until October 16 due to Hurricane Irene. For addtional information on the memorial click the link below.
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Bridge and Statue, Roanoke, VA
The Martin Luther King Jr. statue at the Martin Luther King Memorial Bridge in Downtown Roanoke stands as a 7-foot tall bronze statue that was designed by the husband-and-wife team of Jeffery and Anna Varilla. The bridge, formerly known as the Henry Street Bridge, was renamed and dedicated in honor of Dr. King in 2008. The spot used to serve as a symbol of segregation in the city as it divided Downtown Roanoke from the Gainsboro neighborhood. Now, the bridge and statue feature quotes from Dr. King and it serves as a powerful symbol of the region's rich African American heritage and history. It's also located near the former Hotel Dumas on Henry Street, which was known for being the spot of legendary late-night jam sessions with musical icons like Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington and Count Basie.
