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Donald Trump and Mike Pence in Surprise Visit to Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial

posted onJanuary 22, 2019
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Article snippet: The president traveled via his motorcade to the monument in Washington, DC, and laid a wreath on the monument as both leaders stood together in a moment of silence. “Great day. Beautiful day,” Trump remarked to reporters during the visit. “Thank you for being here. Appreciate it.” The president ignored reporters questions about the ongoing partial government shutdown. In a message to Americans proclaiming the national holiday, President Trump urged everyone to recommit themselves to King’s vision of equality. “Today, as we pause to mark the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we recommit ourselves to the advancement of equality and justice for all Americans and to the full realization of his worthy dream,” he wrote. Link to the full article to read more

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