Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial
In this book, Barack Obama pays tribute to the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Through his words, Obama reflects on the impact of King’s work and the importance of his message of justice, equality, and peace. Obama also reflects on the importance of the National Memorial dedicated to King in Washington, D.C., and the impact it has had on the nation. He also shares his own personal reflections on the civil rights movement and the progress that has been made since King’s death. Obama’s words are a powerful reminder of the importance of King’s legacy and the need to continue to strive for justice and equality.
By Barack Obama · First published 2006 · Genre: Biography, History, Non-Fiction · 798 words
First lines
November 13, 2006.
I want to thank first of all the King family, we would not be here without them, I want to thank Mr. Johnson and the foundation for allowing me to share this day with all of you. I wish to recognize as well my colleagues in the United States Senate who have helped make today possible. Senators Paul Sarbanes and John Warner, who wrote the bill for this memorial. Senators Thad Cochran and Robert Byrd who appropriated the money to help build it. Thank you all.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Barack Obama
- Date: 2006 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Biography, History, Non-Fiction, Memoir
- Length: 798 words
- Structure: 1 section, 12 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Biography — The book is a biography of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his National Memorial.
- History — The book covers the history of the National Memorial and its significance.
- Non-Fiction — The book is a factual account of the National Memorial and its history.
- Memoir — The book is written by Barack Obama, who is a prominent figure in the history of the National Memorial.
Tags
memorial · civil rights · activism · leadership · inspiration · history · nonviolence · equality · justice · African American · legacy · Martin Luther King Jr.