MLK's Brilliant Strategy

Martin Luther King implemented a brilliant strategy during the civil rights movement by organizing a march that included elementary and junior high school students. Despite being advised against putting young children at risk, King recognized the powerful impact it would have on the American public. His goal was for the public to witness the brutal treatment of these children by figures like Bull Connor, the police chief. This strategic move became one of the most pivotal moments in the civil rights movement, highlighting King's understanding of human nature and the power of visual impact.

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