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Americans mark Martin Luther King Jr. holiday

2014-01-20 29 Dailymotion

Paying tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr.<br/> <br />At his memorial in Washington -- a yellow wreath to honor the slain civil rights leader. The gathering, not far from the site where he delivered his compelling 'I have a dream' speech, was just one of many events marking his life. There were parades in San Antonio, Phoenix and Denver in honor of King's work to end segregation<br/> <br />Vice President Joe Biden reflected on King's legacy at a breakfast in Washington.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN SAYING:<br/> <br />"It's the everyday actions that inspire that are going to keep human progress rolling forward, and keep it from sliding back."<br/> <br />He added that the battle for equality is ongoing. He also pointed to a recent Supreme Court decision empowering states to modify their voting guidelines without federal approval -- as possibly detrimental to minorities.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN SAYING:<br/> <br />"I have to admit, I never thought we'd be fighti

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