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King's dream still unfinished as thousands rally on Mall
Tens of thousands gathered at the Martin Luther King Jr Memorial to mark the 50th anniversary of his speech. Speakers including King III and Eric Holder urged ongoing civil rights work, citing voting rights, immigration reform, and equality for gays and Latinos. Representative John Lewis warned against Supreme Court limits on the Voting Rights Act, recalling Selma and demanding action.
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Eric Holder
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John Lewis
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