Deseret News archives: Martin Luther King Jr. assassinated on this day in 1968
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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.
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.
7 Powerful Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes That Resonate On The 57th Anniversary Of His Death
Explore Dr. King's most radical, powerful quotes on justice, nonviolence, and truth-telling on the anniversary of his death.
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57 years later: Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for his efforts to inspire others to be moral leaders
On this day, 57 years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated while standing on the balcony of his motel room at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee.
King Center to honor Martin Luther King Jr. with wreath-laying ceremony 57 years after his assassination
The King Center honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 57 years after his assassination with a wreath-laying ceremony in Atlanta.
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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 ...
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a U.S. holiday and national day of service. It took a long time for the country to get there It was first proposed four days after King's 1968 assassination outside a ...