Organizers have set a new date in October to dedicate the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial after Hurricane Irene forced them to postpone the event in August, days before 250,000 people were expected to attend. The memorial’s executive architect Ed Jackson Jr. told The Associated Press on Sunday it will now be dedicated Oct. 16 […]
http://s2smagazine.com Sunday’s official dedication of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial has been postponed due to the threat of Hurricane Irene, but the site has been open all week (except for briefly following Tuesday’s earthquake). Many lucky MLK enthusiasts have already gotten to see the historic 30-foot monument on the National Mall and pay their respects. […]