August 28, 2013
Martin Luther King Jr.
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Saving Auburn Avenue
Though crowded with American history, Atlanta’s Auburn Avenue attracts few visitors beyond the key landmarks in the life of Martin Luther King Jr. Last week the street was placed on the National Register of Historic Places’ 11 …
In Her Own Words: Audio Tapes Reveal New Details of Jacqueline Kennedy’s Life
Jaqueline Kennedy is forever enduring in the national memory for her poise, grace, and impeccable style. But little is known about how she really felt about her years in the White House and of her relationship with President John …
Maya Angelou: MLK Memorial Quote ‘Makes Him Seem Like an Egotist’
Poet and author Maya Angelou is irked by an inscription on the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial that she believes “minimizes the man.” (via Washington Post)
Photos: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Is Unveiled in Washington
Washingtonians and visitors are now able to see the memorial dedicated to Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., which will sit in the nation’s capital, flanked by memorials to Presidents Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln.
Madison …
After bin Laden’s Death, (Mostly) Fake MLK Quote Goes Viral
Want to see a quote go viral? Slap a Martin Luther King, Jr. attribution on that baby and watch it go.
‘Domestic Terror’: Bomb Found in Backpack Ahead of Spokane MLK Parade
The F.B.I. says the device could have caused “multiple casualties.” Thankfully, it was found — and defused — before the march got underway.
Google’s Hopscotch Doodle Honors Martin Luther King, Jr.
The colorful Doodle shows a group of children from different cultural backgrounds playing together, in honor of the holiday that celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday.
How Many People Attended Glenn Beck’s Rally? No One Seems to Know
Glenn Beck’s controversial ‘Restoring Honor’ rally on Saturday was bound to spark debate among media outlets. First order of contention: How many people were actually there?