Through his inspiring leadership during the Civil Rights Movement of the mid-20th century, Martin Luther King, Jr., made a remarkable impact on U.S. history. Today, his legacy is honored with a beautiful memorial in the center of Washington, D.C., the nation's capital. Readers will learn about King's life and accomplishments, how the memorial was planned and built, its integration with surrounding Tidal Basin monuments, and much more.

Features include engaging sidebars that highlight unique attractions; maps to show size, location and important features of each site; glossaries; eye-catching images; charts, diagrams and more.