MLK Day Becomes Law

In 1983 President Ronald Reagan signed into law Martin Luther King Jr. Day commemorating the birthday of the slain civil rights leader. Dr. King’s famous “I have a dream” speech was delivered from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to over 200,000 people. In this Landsat 4 image, light clouds are found over D.C., but the network of the capital’s wide avenues can still be seen.

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NASA GSFC Landsat/LDCM EPO Team

Published May 17, 2012
Data acquired January 21, 1983

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Landsat 4 > TM