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The Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. (Cornerstones of Freedom)
The Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr - Cornerstones of Freedom Author:R. Conrad Stein Chronicles the events leading up to, and the immediate aftermath of, the murder of one of the best-known figures in the United States civil rights movement. — On April 4, 1968, America's best known civil rights leader was killed by an assassin's bullet as he stood with friends on the balcony of a Memphis motel. The turbulent events surrou... more »nding that tragic occurrence are related in this well-written series entry. Numerous black-and-white photographs add to the immediacy of the text, including both 1960 and current photos of James Earl Ray, convicted assassin. Additional features include excerpts from the "I Have a Dream" speech and a timeline of Dr. King's life.« less