Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Recounted at Dahlgren Observance [Image 2 of 3]

UNITED STATES

01.15.2019

Photo by John Joyce 

Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division

DAHLGREN, Va. (Jan. 15, 2019) – Martin Luther King Jr. Observance keynote speaker Frank White speaks with on observance attendee after his speech.
White recollected the faith and optimism in Dr. King’s attitude, remarks, and actions. As a case in point, he pointed to King’s optimistic outlook upon accepting the Nobel Peace Prize in December 1964. “I accept this award today with an abiding faith in America and an audacious faith in the future of mankind,” said King in his speech.

“In looking back at American history over the past 50 years, we find that a lot of Dr. King’s dream has materialized,” said White. “We have had a black American president, we’ve had black governors, U.S. senators and representatives. Females have been elected or appointed to more positions of authority in both the public and private sectors. We’ve seen an increase in the number of minority and female officers. The first female four-star Navy admiral, Adm. Michele Howard, retired in 2017.”

• Date Taken: 01.15.2019
• Date Posted: 01.18.2019 17:55
• Photo ID: 5043384
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