Interests: Politics, Government, Media, Transportation, Space, Social Media, Civic Engagement, Washington, DC Following: The Obama Presidency, Decision 2012, The 112th Congress Work: myImpact.org- a non-profit working at the intersection of social media & citizen engagement
Catching Elephant is a theme by Andy Taylor
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
This afternoon, I took a walk down on the National Mall to see the new Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. It was supposed to have been dedicated on Sunday by President Obama- but the ceremony, and the accompanying week of activities, was postponed due to Hurricane Irene.
The memorial is a moving addition to those that dot the Washington skyline. Inspirational quotes from Dr. King are etched in granite along the side, including my personal favorite:
The arc of the moral universe is long but it bends towards justice
I couldn’t help but noticing that the statue of Dr. King, with arms crossed and in a tie, is erected to face the Jefferson Memorial. Jefferson, of course, like almost all of the Founding Fathers, was a slave owner. So what a bend in the arc of our universe to have Dr. King now face Jefferson across the Tidal Basin.
Later this fall, the official memorial dedication will be held and presided over by President Obama, a man who embodies Dr. King’s dream.
