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Bust of Martin Luther King Jr. (U.S. Capitol)

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Bust of Martin Luther King Jr.
bronze bust
Bust in 2009
ArtistJohn Woodrow Wilson
Year1986 (1986)
TypePatinated bronze
LocationWashington, D.C., United States
OwnerArchitect of the Capitol

A bust of Martin Luther King Jr. by the American artist John Woodrow Wilson is located at the United States Capitol rotunda in Washington, D.C.

Description

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The bust depicts Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in a contemplative and peaceful mood, looking slightly downward, patinated to match the black marble base.[1]

History

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The bust was unveiled in the Rotunda on January 16, 1986, by Dr. King's wife Coretta, their four children, and Dr. King's sister, Christine King Farris.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Bust of Martin Luther King Jr". Architect of the Capitol. Retrieved 23 February 2013.