King memorial a fitting tribute

Guest Editorial

The formal dedication of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Sunday was a fitting tribute to a man recognized as one of history's greatest leaders.

The dedication of the first memorial to an African American leader on the National Mall was done in a ceremony featuring an address by the nation's first African American president on the site where King delivered his I Have a Dream speech nearly a half-century ago.

The dedication comes after some early skirmishes and after organizers postponed the Aug. 28 dedication when Hurricane Irene threatened the Washington area.

There were some initial challenges to get over, such as who would sculpt …