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In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Millions of Americans in Washington and across the country gathered Monday to honor civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. with memorial services, parades and volunteering.
Jan. 16, 2012
As the sun rises over the Tidal Basin, people arrive at the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial in Washington.
Evan Vucci
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Associated Press
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Jan. 16, 2012
The Rev. Al Sharpton, center, says a prayer alongside activist Dick Gregory, left, and Washington Mayor Vincent C. Gray during a ceremony at the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial to commemorate the civil rights leader.
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Jan. 16, 2012
The ceremony attracted hundreds of people to the memorial.
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Jan. 16, 2012
Seventh-grader Marquel Shepard came with his brother's "Distinguished Gentlemen's Club" to the visit the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial. He worked on a crossword puzzle based on the words inscribed at the monument.
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Jan. 16, 2012
From left, Liza Joy Marcato of Hillsdale, N.Y., Beverly Steed of Washington and Marcus Knausenberger of Devin, Pa., sing at the base of the memorial.
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Jan. 16, 2012
Nancy Pearl holds images of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and President Obama while joining the crowd in celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Norfolk. In the background is that city’s MLK memorial.
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Jan. 16, 2012
Travis Mitchell, 21, asks Pamela Miller, 18, to dance at the day of service event at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in Washington.
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Jan. 16, 2012
Karen Watson searches for jackets and other clothing in a mound of donations at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library.
Katherine Frey
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Jan. 16, 2012
Cozie Reaves, second from right, and Latecia Engram joined dozens of others to help serve food at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library.
Katherine Frey
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THE WASHINGTON POST
Jan. 16, 2012
Plates of steaming food are served at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library.
Katherine Frey
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THE WASHINGTON POST
Jan. 16, 2012
The Fraternidad Tinkus San Simon dance troupe performs a traditional dance while marching in the 34th annual Martin Luther King Jr. parade along Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. in Washington.
Ricky Carioti
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WASHINGTON POST
Jan. 16, 2012
Members of the Ballou Marching Knights march in the Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade.
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Jan. 16, 2012
Parade-goers cheer as the 34th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade passes by.
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Jan. 16, 2012
Former D.C. mayor and current council member Marion Barry waves to the crowds during the 34th annual Martin Luther King Jr. parade.
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Jan. 16, 2012
The RockerFellaz Drumline peforms during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade.
Ricky Carioti
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WASHINGTON POST
Jan. 16, 2012
A woman dances as a marching band passes by during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade in Southwest Washington.
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Jan. 16, 2012
President Obama and daughter Malia participate in a community service project in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. at the Browne Education Campus in Northeast Washington.
Haraz N. Ghanbari
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Associated Press
Jan. 16, 2012
President Obama installs shelves in a library at the Browne Education Campus in Northeast Washington with other volunteers during a day of service to honor the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Jan. 16, 2012
Vice President Biden talks to Danielle Berman, back to the camera, during a Martin Luther King Jr. day of service event at Girard College in Philadelphia. Danielle’s mother, Beth Berman, left, and siblings Ana, and Sam listen in.
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Associated Press
Jan. 16, 2012
Robert Dawkins, left, regional organizer for Democracy N.C., and Jamar McKoy talk at a Martin Luther King Jr. Day breakfast at the Spindle City Cafe in Gastonia, N.C.
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Jan. 16, 2012
Volunteers Alice Daeschler, 12, left, Lily Zukin, 12, center, and Karolye Eldridge, right, make flower arrangements for Meals on Wheels recipients during a Martin Luther King Jr. day of service event at Girard College in Philadelphia.
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Jan. 16, 2012
Douglas E. Massenburg, lead park ranger at the African Burial Ground National Monument, walks with Queen Mother Dr. Delois Blakely as she leads "Occupy the Dream" demonstrators on a march to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
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Jan. 16, 2012
"Occupy the Dream" demonstrators rally outside the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
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Jan. 16, 2012
Marchers walk down Church Street to the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial in Norfolk.
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Jan. 16, 2012
Marchers head east on South Church Street in downtown Burlington, N.C., during a Martin Luther King Jr. Day march. About 50 people participated.
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Burlington Times-News via Associated Press
Jan. 15, 2012
Occupy Wall Street demonstrators arrive at Riverside Church in New York City for a service to honor Martin Luther King Jr.
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