"Martin Luther King Memorial" Martin Luther King Memorial Tip by TexasDave

The newest monument in Washington, and the first of an African-American and non-President, was opened in August, 2011. There are 3 main elements;

The Mountain of Despair: 28.6 ft high, of solid granite, it symbolizes the struggle for peace and equality.

Seemingly cut of the mountain of Despair is the Stone of Hope, which features the likeness of King.

Third, there is an Inscription Wall which has 14 quotes from King's speeches given around the world through the years.

The granite blocks weigh 1.7 tons and traveled 11,000 miles from Xiamen, China.

Address: Independence Ave & W. Basin Dr. SW
Directions: On the Northwest edge of the tidal Basin, just South of the Reflecting Pool which is between the Lincoln and World War II memorials.
Website: http://www.mlkmemorial.org