The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial is located in Washington, D.C. and honors the civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.. It features a 30-foot tall statue of King, carved from white granite, and is surrounded by inscriptions of his famous quotes that reflect his commitment to justice and equality. The memorial was officially dedicated on August 28, 2011, coinciding with the 48th anniversary of King's iconic I Have a Dream speech. The site is part of the National Mall and serves as a place for reflection on the ongoing struggle for civil rights in the United States.