Photos: Thousands Come Out to Celebrate Martin Luther King

Obama helps officially dedicate the King memorial.

Celebrating a King - People come out to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  (Photo: Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. - Rev. Al Sharpton arrives ahead of President Barack Obama speaking at the dedication of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011. (Photo: AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
Sing It, Aretha! - Soul legend Aretha Franklin sang King favorite Take My Hand, Precious Lord.  (Photo: AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
The First Ladies Hug - First Lady Michelle Obama hugs First Lady of Soul, Aretha Franklin. (Photo: REUTERS/Larry Downing)A Singing Tribute - Rev. Cal H. P. Merrell, of Atlanta, Georgia, and others sing Life Every Voice and Sing.  (Photo: Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)

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Rev. Al Sharpton - Rev. Al Sharpton said the dedication was about the ongoing fight for justice. During his speech as part of the dedication he called for people from around the world to walk through the stone of hope and emerge to see "the face that brought us from the back of the bus to the White House." (Photo: AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

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