Architecture

Even before the dedication of the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial in Washington, DC, controversy brewed over an inaccurate quotation on one side of the memorial sculpture. The inscription paraphrased Dr. King's famous "I was a drum major" speech, but officials resisted making changes in words that were already carved into stone.

Now, however, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar is expressing concerns. "I do not think it's an accurate portrayal of what Dr. King was," Salazar told the Washington Post. "We have to make sure that we get it right."

The Secretary has given the National Park Service until mid-February to come up with "a more accurate alternative." Stay tuned.

Speak your mind: Should architects change famous quotes?

Read the full article, Correcting the Martin Luther King memorial mistake, in the Washington Post online.

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