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Martin Luther King, the Jewelry Genius, and the Art of Public Speaking (Classic)

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

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The Birth of a Movement

This chapter recounts the moment Rosa Parks' arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott, leading to Martin Luther King's reluctant rise as a leader. As he faces the challenge of delivering a pivotal speech, King relies on prayer and improvisation, engaging deeply with his audience. The narrative emphasizes the dynamic exchange between King and the crowd, culminating in a powerful message that shaped the Civil Rights Movement.

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