King Memorial, Washington, D.C.

GPTKB entity

Properties (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf memorial
gptkbp:architect gptkb:ROMA_Design_Group
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Martin_Luther_King_Jr._Day
gptkbp:celebrates legacy_of_Martin_Luther_King_Jr.
gptkbp:constructedIn 2009 and 2011
gptkbp:contains quotes_from_Martin_Luther_King_Jr.
gptkbp:coordinates 38.8863° N, 77.0444° W
gptkbp:dedicatedTo gptkb:Martin_Luther_King_Jr.
August 28, 2011
gptkbp:dedication August 28, 2011
gptkbp:designatedAs National Memorial
gptkbp:designedBy gptkb:Hensel_Phelps_Construction_Company
Lei Yixin
gptkbp:features educational programs
water features
inscriptions
educational exhibits
reflecting pool
stone statue
gptkbp:height 30 feet
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label King Memorial, Washington, D.C.
gptkbp:includes bronze statue
gptkbp:influencedBy global human rights movements
nonviolent resistance philosophy
African_American_history
American_history
Chinese_culture
gptkbp:inscription Out of the mountain of despair, a stone of hope.
gptkbp:inspiredBy I Have a Dream speech
gptkbp:is_funded_by gptkb:National_Park_Service
gptkbp:launchDate President_Barack_Obama
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Washington,_D.C.
gptkbp:managedBy gptkb:National_Park_Service
gptkbp:material granite
gptkbp:notable_artist Lei Yixin
gptkbp:opened 2011
gptkbp:openToPublic August 22, 2011
gptkbp:partnerships gptkb:Martin_Luther_King_Jr._Memorial_Foundation
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:National_Mall
gptkb:National_Park_System
gptkb:Washington,_D.C._monuments
gptkbp:promotes social justice
gptkbp:recognizedBy gptkb:American_Institute_of_Architects
gptkbp:recognizes important cultural landmark
gptkbp:servedIn site for events and gatherings
gptkbp:style modern
gptkbp:surroundingArea landscaped gardens
Tidal Basin
gptkbp:symbolizes civil rights movement
hope and equality
gptkbp:visitedBy tourists from around the world
gptkbp:visitors over 4 million annually