Martin Luther King Jr., a pastor from Georgia ... His "I Have A Dream" speech in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., became one of the most famous oratories in American history.

Located on the northwest rim of the Tidal Basin, this 30-foot granite memorial pays homage to civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Everything from its address at 1964 Independence Ave.

Dr. Martin Luther King's I Have a Dream speech was delivered to an audience of 250,000 at the Lincoln Memorial in 1963. Yet his words had a profound impact and influenced the lives of generations.

Before the fire, the Clayborn Temple was undergoing a $25 million restoration that was slated for completion in 2026.