Dedication Of MLK Memorial Postponed By Hurricane

Purveyor

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Thu Aug-25-11 06:50 PM
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Dedication Of MLK Memorial Postponed By Hurricane

Source: ASSOCIATED PRESS

(08-25) 16:43 PDT WASHINGTON, (AP) --

The dedication of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial on the National Mall in Washington has been postponed indefinitely as Hurricane Irene bears down on the East Coast.

The memorial's executive architect disclosed the postponement after a day of forecasts from the National Weather Service indicating Hurricane Irene was bearing down on the East Coast. Executive architect Ed Jackson Jr. told The Associated Press in an email statement that no new date has been set for the dedication originally planned for Sunday.

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RamboLiberal

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Thu Aug-25-11 06:54 PM
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1. That's a shame - but better to err on side of caution

Now which RW nutcase will call it a sign from God? Bet some of the racists are thinking it.

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blue neen

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Thu Aug-25-11 07:03 PM
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2. It's a good decision.

The dedication of the MLK Jr. Memorial should be given all the time and respect it truly deserves.

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RamboLiberal

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Thu Aug-25-11 07:06 PM
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3. +1 Great point

Weekend will be 24/7 hurricane coverage as it probably should be.

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orion007

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Thu Aug-25-11 07:11 PM
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4. MLK Dedication

Yes it certainly does and it's interesting that Irene means "peace" and MLK received the Nobel Peace Prize.

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66 dmhlt

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Thu Aug-25-11 08:02 PM
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5. Wise decision. Instead, take a video virtual tour ....

http://www.mlkmemorial.org/site/c.hkIUL9MVJxE/b.6021495/k.7E74/Virtual_Tour_Flyover.htm

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