History What If Podcast

What If Martin Luther King Was Not Assassinated

Jan 20, 2020
What if Martin Luther King Jr. was not assassinated? PUG and the Doctor explore an alternate timeline where King survives and continues his pursuit of civil rights and human rights. They discuss the impact on American society, King's support for Robert F. Kennedy and his potential presidency, and the director of the FBI's attempt to tarnish King's legacy. They also explore the impact of King's highly publicized period on his movement, including the lack of support for his free education bill and the consequences of Kennedy losing the 1972 election.
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