I’ve been to the Lincoln Memorial several times — often playing tour guide to those visiting DC — but never really stopped long enough to think of all the history that has taken place on it’s steps. Yesterday, we were watching the free pre-inauguration show, which took place on the same very same steps.
Some of the biggest names in politics and entertainment were sharing the steps that King did 46 years before. It definitely brings another perspective to the monument and the man it remembers.
Today, Soledad O’Brien interviewed a few people who were in town for the inauguration who were also in town August 28th, 1963 to hear Dr. King speak. Some say, King was the Moses and Obama is Joshua generation. Continuing with the bible reference, some have even said from the death of King to the election of Obama represented 40 years of walking in the wilderness and it now is time to see the promise land. I’m not sure if I’m ready to go *that* for with it, but one thing is for sure, I will be in DC tomorrow to share in the experience of history.
A couple years ago, I made a “tribute” mix to MLK … it’s actually more a commentary on freedom. It’s a bit long (about 10 minutes), but check it out when you get the chance.
