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The Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. Part I

Stuff You Should Know

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Pressure and Protest: The Spring of '68

This chapter delves into the challenges faced by Martin Luther King Jr. as he approached April 1968, amidst rising tensions in Memphis. It highlights the critical sanitation workers' strike, showcasing the intersection of civil rights and economic justice during a pivotal moment in history.

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