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Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.

Memphis, Tennessee, TN · On map

Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis while supporting striking sanitation workers. His death triggered violent disturbances in over 125 cities across the U.S. The assassination marked a turning point in the civil rights movement, leading to increased militancy and a shift in strategy.

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