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The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Audio Installation

Monday, January 16, 2017
All Day

Audio Installation: 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm

In honor of MLK Day, the Rothko Chapel plays speeches from his life throughout the day. Come listen to the quiet of the Chapel resonate with MLK’s voice.

11am -- "A Knock at Midnight," delivered at Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church, Chicago, Illinois, on August 27, 1967 (34:35 mins)

1pm -- "Remaining Awake through a Great Revolution," delivered at the National Cathedral, Washington, D.C., on March 31, 1968. (46:04 mins)

3pm -- "Loving Your Enemies," delivered at Dexter Avenue Baptist Church, Montgomery, Alabama, on November 17, 1957. (39:55 mins)

5pm -- "I Have a Dream," delivered at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington
D.C., on August 28, 1963 (17:50 mins)

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  • Rothko Chapel

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