A Kingdom Divided: The King Center vs. the MLK Jr. National Historic Site - Atlanta Magazine
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One million tourists visit the King historic district every year—it’s one of Atlanta’s top draws. The busiest month is January, loaded with events celebrating the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Visitors are often baffled to find that two entities operate here.
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Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site (GA) - dwhike
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Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site (GA) - dwhike
Plan Your Visit - Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service)
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Martin Luther King, Jr. - New World Encyclopedia
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site in Atlanta
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
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Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site (GA) - dwhike
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site: An Atlanta Gem