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The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

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At this site, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial will be erected to embody the man, the movement, and the message. It will honor this 20th century visionary who brought about change through the principles of nonviolence and equality for all. It is intended to symbolize promise and hope for a brighter future for humanity. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. is the sponsor of this memorial, and it was dedicated by Adrian L. Wallace, President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.; John H. Carter, Project Manager of The Washington DC Martin Luther King Jr National Memorial Project Foundation Inc.; and William Jefferson Clinton, President of the United States of America.
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