Politics & Government
Three Presidents Commemorate King Speech Wednesday
Presidents Obama, Clinton and Carter will pay homage to the iconic King speech and its lasting affect on the United States and the world.
On Wednesday, 50 years have passed since Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his history making “I Have a Dream” speech at the foot of the Lincoln Memorial. Three presidents will unite Wednesday to commemorate the anniversary of the March on Washington.
President Obama will be joined by Presidents Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton, members of the King family and other civil rights leaders at the Let Freedom Ring Commemoration and Call to Action event at the Lincoln Memorial.
The event is open to the public beginning at 9 a.m. for an 11 a.m. program start. Guests arriving after 12 p.m. are not guaranteed admittance.
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Guests must enter from the east side of the Reflecting Pool on 17th Strreet near the World War II memorial.
See the Patch guide to the full list of events related to the March on Washington.
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