WASHINGTON DC, Stati Uniti - The Martin Luther King Jr. Memoriale commemora l'eredità duratura del leader dei diritti civili. Situato lungo il Tidal Basin del National Mall, il monumento commemora i contributi del Dr. King al movimento per i diritti civili americani e la sua ricerca della giustizia attraverso mezzi non violenti.
7728 x 5152 px | 65,4 x 43,6 cm | 25,8 x 17,2 inches | 300dpi
Data acquisizione:
15 marzo 2023
Ubicazione:
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States
Altre informazioni:
The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, prominently situated in Washington DC's West Potomac Park along the Tidal Basin, is an iconic tribute to one of the most influential figures in American history. Officially dedicated on October 16, 2011, the monument honors Dr. King's immense contributions to the civil rights movement and his unwavering commitment to achieving justice and equality through nonviolent means. Constructed from solid granite, the memorial features a central sculpture known as the "Stone of Hope, " a 30-foot tall likeness of Dr. King, emerging from a "Mountain of Despair." This design concept is derived from a line in King's renowned "I Have a Dream" speech: "Out of the mountain of despair, a stone of hope." Flanking the central statue, the monument incorporates a 450-foot-long crescent-shaped inscription wall, engraved with 14 excerpts from King's speeches, sermons, and writings, encapsulating his philosophy and ideals. The site's location, adjacent to the National Mall, is symbolic. It creates a visual line of leadership among other prominent landmarks, linking Dr. King's memorial with those of Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln, figures instrumental in shaping the nation's values concerning liberty and equality. Moreover, the memorial's proximity to the Lincoln Memorial holds special significance, as it was there that Dr. King delivered his legendary "I Have a Dream" speech in 1963. Designed by the ROMA Design Group and sculpted by Lei Yixin, the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial serves as a poignant reminder of the strides made in the American civil rights movement and the ideals that Dr. King championed throughout his life. Visitors from around the world flock to this site, reflecting on the lessons of history and drawing inspiration from Dr. King's enduring message of hope and unity.
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