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Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated 57 years ago: What to know about life, legacy
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was killed almost 60 years ago Friday. Here is a quick look into his life and remarkable legacy.
7 Powerful Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes That Resonate On The 57th Anniversary Of His Death
On the 57th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, we remember not only his iconic speeches but the depth ...
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Martin Luther King Jr.: The man, his mission, and the aftermath of his assassination
Nobel Peace Prize awardee Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, triggering riots across the US. His death shook the civil rights movement but also cemented his legacy in the fight for ...
Deseret News archives: Martin Luther King Jr. assassinated on this day in 1968
A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives. On April 3, 1968, civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. delivered what was to be his final speech, telling a rally ...
National Civil Rights Museum honors Martin Luther King Jr. 57 years after his death
On April 4, 1968, King was assassinated at the Lorraine Motel, which is now the site of the National Civil Rights Museum. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — On April 4, the National Civil Rights Museum will honor Dr.
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‘Wow, this is who I want to be’: As Martin Luther King Day approaches, one man continues to carry Dr. King’s legacy in his own work
“He actually captures the essence of Dr. King,” Martin Luther King (MLK ... One member of the MLK Jr. Legacy Preservation Society, looked up to Dr. King as a child himself.
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‘An anemic democracy’: Looking back on Martin Luther King Jr’s sermon in Thompson Chapel
Sixty-four years ago today, a crowd of eager students piled into Thompson Chapel for regular Sunday Services. Curious ...