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Clarence Benjamin Jones (born January 8, 1931) is an American lawyer and the former personal counsel, advisor, draft speech writer and close friend of Martin Luther King Jr. He is a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor.
Aug 24, 2023 · Clarence Jones, MLK’s ‘I Have a Dream’ speechwriter, confronts March on Washington anniversary - The Washington Post. At 92, MLK’s speechwriter confronts a new ‘insane’ moment in U.S. history....
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Aug 26, 2023 · DETROW: That is Clarence Jones. He was King's personal attorney, adviser and speechwriter. Jones was 32 years old in 1963 when he helped King draft the iconic speech.
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May 3, 2024 · May 3, 2024. Civil rights activist Clarence B. Jones was awarded the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, May 3 by President Joe Biden, who recognized Jones’ lifelong commitment to social justice and his work with the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
Aug 27, 2013 · Clarence B. Jones: A Guiding Hand Behind 'I Have A Dream'. Clarence B. Jones this month in Palo Alto, Calif. As Martin Luther King Jr.'s attorney and adviser, Jones contributed to many of...
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Jan 15, 2024 · Dr. Clarence B. Jones, the longtime speechwriter and confidant of MLK, was the guest of honor at Westport Library’s 18th annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration on Sunday, Jan. 14....
Jan 9, 2024 · January 9th, 2024 | 5 min read Distinguished Visitors. A conversation with Martin Luther King Jr.’s lawyer and friend. A week before what would have been Martin Luther King Jr.’s 95th birthday, Clarence B. Jones reminisced about his relationship with the civil rights leader. “Never ever have I seen or will there be another Martin Luther King.'
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