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   May 22, 2024 · The assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr., the most prominent leader of the American civil rights movement, occurred on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee. Learn more about the background, details, and aftermath of the assassination in this article.

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   When was Martin Luther King assassinated?

   • Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr., mortal shooting of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., the most prominent leader of the American civil rights movement, on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee. Learn more about the background, details, and aftermath of the assassination in this article.

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   How many people participated in the Martin Luther King March?

   • Led by Martin Luther King, Jr., the march was the culminating event of several tumultuous weeks during which demonstrators twice attempted to march but were stopped, once violently, by local police. As many as 25,000 people participated in the roughly 50-mile (80-km) march.

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   Why did Martin Luther King create a memorial?

   • King reminded us to foster the commonality we share as humanity. Biases tend to impede unity. (You can’t spell humanity without unity.) If a man can be judged by the company he keeps, perhaps the same can be said about a memorial. King sought to unite human diversity. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial was created to represent that.

   The Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. and His Memorial

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   How did Martin Luther King contribute to the Civil Rights Movement?

   • Martin Luther King, Jr., a visionary leader and advocate for equality, spearheaded the civil rights movement in America through nonviolent protests, inspiring lasting change and leaving an enduring legacy.

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4. cnu.libguides.com › psthe1960s › mlkassassinationM.L.K. Assassination (1968) - Primary Sources: The 1960s ...

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   May 3, 2024 · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. Designation: National Park. Amenities. 2 listed. Dr. King used civil disobedience to challenge status quo in order to make the world a better place for all. He will be remembered in history for his efforts. This national memorial helps ensure that. King wasn’t going to be limited by conventional wisdom.

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   May 10, 2024 · The Papers of Martin Luther King, Jr. (Vols. 1-6) by Clayborne Carson, Ralph E. Luker, and Penny A. Russell, Eds. Call Number: E185.97.K5 A2 1992. Publication Date: 1992. More than two decades since his death, Martin Luther King, Jr.'s ideas - his call for racial equality, his faith in the ultimate triumph of justice, and his insistence on the ...

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   May 23, 2024 · On August 26, 2023, a march was held in Washington D.C on the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington. Organizers include Martin Luther King III, his wife and Drum Major Institute president Arndrea Waters King, daughter Yolanda and National Action Network leader Rev. Al Sharpton.