Topic: Martin Luther King Jr.

The Great Martin Luther King Copyright Conundrum

Reuters

Believe it or not, to legally watch that famous Martin Luther King "I Have a Dream" speech -- arguably one of the most hallowed moments in American history -- costs $10 thanks to the twisted state of United States copyright law.

By Eric Randall

Jan 13, 2012

The Martin Luther King Memorial Is Getting an Edit

A controversially selected quote from Martin Luther King Jr. that appears in the recently unveiled memorial on the National Mall is getting an edit, proving that just because something is physically etched in stone doesn't mean it's figuratively so.

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By Ted Mann

Oct 16, 2011

Martin Luther King Memorial Dedicated In D.C.

Not everyone is pleased; Maya Angelou, for one, objects to a misquote

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By Uri Friedman

Aug 26, 2011

The Many Problems People Have With the MLK Memorial

Gripes include Chinese handiwork, totalitarian influences, and bad quotes

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By Connor Simpson

Aug 26, 2011

Irene Delays MLK Memorial Dedication

Dedication ceremony has been pushed back to sometime in the fall

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By Erik Hayden

Aug 22, 2011

Long-Planned Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Opens

D.C.'s National Mall welcomes the addition of the 30-foot sculpture

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By Alex Eichler

May 3, 2011

Mark Twain Didn't Say That Thing About Obituaries

And Martin Luther King never said the quote that's being attributed to him, either

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