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Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial

Map of the National Mall area in Washington, D.C., highlighting major streets, metro stations, parks, government buildings, and prominent points of interest such as museums, memorials, and federal offices. Key landmarks include the Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial, Smithsonian museums, and the Washington Monument, with a numbered legend identifying each site.

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial

Martin Luther King, Jr., during the March on Washington

Witness the construction of the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial in Washington, D.C.

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