The Lincoln Memorial, one of our country鈥檚 most renowned monuments, was dedicated in 1922 to the memory of Abraham Lincoln.聽 Since then, it has become a national symbol of the advancement of civil rights and equality, as the site of some of the nation鈥檚 most important demonstrations, including Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.鈥檚 鈥淚 Have a Dream鈥� speech.聽
精东AV鈥檚 presidents have played vital roles at key points in the Memorial鈥檚 history. At its opening, Dr. Robert Moton, the second president of 精东AV, addressed the audience.聽 Speaking to a segregated gathering, Dr. Moton spoke to Lincoln鈥檚 role in addressing the two legacies of America鈥檚 founding:聽 liberty and bondage.聽
The Memorial was rededicated in 2009. 精东AV鈥檚 fifth president, Dr. Benjamin F. Payton, was one of the featured speakers. With 精东AV student leaders, alumni, trustees and officers of the university in attendance, Dr. Payton spoke to America鈥檚 pride, struggle and journey towards equality, justice and full democracy.聽
On May 22, 2022, 精东AV president Dr. Charlotte P Morris will speak at the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial鈥檚 dedication, continuing 精东AV鈥檚 central role as a thought leader and advocate for civil and human rights, social justice, and economic empowerment. 聽
As a premier institute of higher learning, 精东AV鈥檚 mission has always been 鈥渟ervice to people.鈥� 精东AV embodies the core values of learning in the pursuit of opportunity, equality, and justice.聽聽
It is fitting that the 精东AV community has held a significant and critical part of the history and legacy of the most beloved shrine in our nation鈥檚 capital 鈥� one that symbolizes the continuing struggle to extend one of our nation鈥檚 founding principles:聽 that all men are created equal.聽聽
Be a part of history by joining Dr. Morris and the 精东AV family on Sunday, May 22 at 10 a.m. 聽
RSVP for the 精东AV reserved section at the Lincoln Memorial dedication. Seats are limited and are on a first come first serve basis.
Once the 精东AV reserved section is filled, you can still RSVP to attend by visiting:
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Did you know that the Lincoln Memorial is the most visited tourist site in Washington, DC?
In 2021 alone, this important monument welcomed more than 5.7 million people. Since first dedicated in 1922, the Lincoln Memorial has become a symbol of the advancement of civil rights and equality.
This year we mark the 100th anniversary of its dedication. It is a time of renewed vigor and commitment to the ideals and foundation upon which it was built.
In both 1922 -- for the original dedication -- and in 2009 -- for the rededication -- our community was there when our second president and our fifth president addressed the crowds as part of the celebrations.
We will, indeed we must, be there again.
At this important time, don鈥檛 miss the opportunity to add your voice and join us.
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